NW Fells

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 27.47 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 13h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,983 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,973 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 850 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 87 m
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Description

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(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 131 m - Start on Whinlatter Pass, B5292
  2. 2 : km 0.03 - alt. 128 m - Turn right onto Whinlatter Pass, B5292
  3. 3 : km 0.21 - alt. 109 m - Turn slight left onto Whinlatter Pass, B5292
  4. 4 : km 0.25 - alt. 102 m - Turn slight left onto Whinlatter Pass, B5292
  5. 5 : km 0.46 - alt. 90 m - Keep right
  6. 6 : km 0.53 - alt. 87 m - Turn right
  7. 7 : km 0.59 - alt. 87 m - Turn right onto Newlands Hause
  8. 8 : km 0.69 - alt. 88 m - Keep right
  9. 9 : km 1.17 - alt. 145 m - Turn right
  10. 10 : km 3.15 - alt. 386 m - Keep right
  11. 11 : km 3.39 - alt. 431 m - Turn sharp left
  12. 12 : km 3.71 - alt. 416 m - Keep right
  13. 13 : km 4.83 - alt. 505 m - Turn sharp left
  14. 14 : km 5.04 - alt. 484 m - Turn slight right
  15. 15 : km 6.03 - alt. 628 m - Turn right
  16. 16 : km 6.1 - alt. 628 m - Turn left
  17. 17 : km 6.42 - alt. 601 m - Keep left
  18. 18 : km 7.68 - alt. 620 m - Keep left
  19. 19 : km 7.69 - alt. 620 m - Keep right
  20. 20 : km 8.14 - alt. 524 m - Turn sharp left
  21. 21 : km 9.25 - alt. 524 m - Turn sharp right
  22. 22 : km 9.71 - alt. 620 m - Turn sharp left
  23. 23 : km 10.95 - alt. 798 m - Keep right
  24. 24 : km 11.14 - alt. 835 m - Turn left
  25. 25 : km 11.3 - alt. 813 m - Turn slight right
  26. 26 : km 11.71 - alt. 744 m - Keep left
  27. 27 : km 12.08 - alt. 770 m - Keep left
  28. 28 : km 12.54 - alt. 731 m - Turn left
  29. 29 : km 13.94 - alt. 704 m - Keep right
  30. 30 : km 14.08 - alt. 731 m - Turn left
  31. 31 : km 14.09 - alt. 731 m - Turn sharp right
  32. 32 : km 14.69 - alt. 722 m - Turn left
  33. 33 : km 15.89 - alt. 850 m - Turn left
  34. 34 : km 17.43 - alt. 661 m - Turn left
  35. 35 : km 17.75 - alt. 629 m - Turn left
  36. 36 : km 17.84 - alt. 607 m - Turn left
  37. 37 : km 17.91 - alt. 591 m - Turn right
  38. 38 : km 18.01 - alt. 600 m - Turn left
  39. 39 : km 18.97 - alt. 765 m - Turn left
  40. 40 : km 22.17 - alt. 765 m - Turn right
  41. 41 : km 24.88 - alt. 540 m - Keep right
  42. S/E : km 27.47 - alt. 133 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head Circular

Walker
Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head Circular
↔12.03 km ↗+727 m ↘-722 m ◔5h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

This is half of the classic Coledale Horseshoe walk. It ascends the magnificent Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head before descending over Sandhill to Coledale Hause and then taking the path down to the Force Crag Mine track in Coledale for the return leg. It passes next to Force Crag Mine and if you check with the National Trust you could time this walk with the option to tour the mine buildings.

Walking Braithwaite to Thorwaite and Whinlatter Forest

Walker
↔9.61 km ↗+345 m ↘-337 m ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

Short circular walk from Braithwaite passing by Whinlatter forest. Dog friendly.

Walking Grisedale Peak

Walker
Grisedale Peak
↔12.08 km ↗+691 m ↘-686 m ◔5h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

Dog-friendly circular walk to Grisedale Pike summit. This walk was done clockwise; however anti-clockwise is better if you prefer a smoother descent.

Walking Whinlatter Seat How Circular

Walker
Whinlatter Seat How Circular
↔5.82 km ↗+207 m ↘-209 m ◔2h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

A circular walk starting from Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre ascending via forest trails to Seat Howe which offers good views over Keswick and Derwent Water before descending via well defined forest trails back to start.

Walking Wainwrights five most north westerly fells

Walker
↔12.91 km ↗+641 m ↘-642 m ◔5h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

Varying walk covering the 5 most North Westerly Wainwright fells. Taking in the summits of Barf, Lords Seat, Broom Fell, Ling Fell and Sales fell. With views the full length of Bassenthwaite Lake and the magnificent massive of Skiddaw. Coastal views should be evident on a clear day.

Walking Cat Bells summit

Walker
↔5.59 km ↗+373 m ↘-377 m ◔2h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

Cat Bells summit is one of the easiest Wainwright summits to do. It is perfect for a family day out; however during summer months this walk is very popular. Dog friendly walk.

Walking Catbells, Dale Head and Hindscarth - The Newlands Horseshoe

Walker
↔15.93 km ↗+892 m ↘-893 m ◔7h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

A rewarding Lake District walk of the highest calibre. The Horseshoe route takes in all the peaks on either side of the Newlands Valley and offers some wonderful walking and superb views throughout.

Walking Newlands Valley Low Level Circular (Mine Exploration and Newland's Church)

Walker
Newlands Valley Low Level Circular (Mine Exploration and Newland's Church)
↔7.26 km ↗+216 m ↘-220 m ◔2h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)

An interesting low level walk with the opportunity to explore old mine workings as an option. The walk takes in farmland paths and tracks and ventures above the fell wall to the dam and reservoir built by the miners. Even if you choose not to venture into the mine tunnels finding the entrances is mini adventure. Newlands Church is lovely and adds further interest to the walk.

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