Lake District: Ard Crag & Knott Rigg

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.82 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 5h 35 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 563 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 528 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 575 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 74 m
  • ⚐
    Area: Lake District
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    District: Keswick 
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    Start: N 54.601603° / W 3.141833°
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    End: N 54.541122° / W 3.276961°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(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 : km 0 - alt. 78 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.02 - alt. 78 m - Turn left onto The Headlands
  3. 3 : km 0.07 - alt. 78 m - Turn left onto Tithebarn Street
  4. 4 : km 0.09 - alt. 78 m - Turn left
  5. 5 : km 0.34 - alt. 77 m - Turn left
  6. 6 : km 0.4 - alt. 77 m - Turn right
  7. 7 : km 1.19 - alt. 76 m - Turn left
  8. 8 : km 1.31 - alt. 76 m - Turn left
  9. 9 : km 1.66 - alt. 83 m - Turn left
  10. 10 : km 1.68 - alt. 82 m - Keep right
  11. 11 : km 2.41 - alt. 76 m - Keep right
  12. 12 : km 2.43 - alt. 77 m - Keep right
  13. 13 : km 2.67 - alt. 89 m - Keep left
  14. 14 : km 3.63 - alt. 111 m - Keep right
  15. 15 : km 4 - alt. 112 m - Keep left and drive toward Stair, Buttermere
  16. 16 : km 4.12 - alt. 100 m - Keep left
  17. 17 : km 4.77 - alt. 94 m - Keep right and drive toward Buttermere
  18. 18 : km 4.83 - alt. 93 m - Turn slight left
  19. 19 : km 5.11 - alt. 109 m - Turn slight left
  20. 20 : km 5.25 - alt. 127 m - Keep right
  21. 21 : km 5.36 - alt. 141 m - Turn slight left onto Newlands Hause and drive toward Buttermere
  22. 22 : km 6.43 - alt. 171 m - Turn right
  23. 23 : km 8.97 - alt. 575 m - Turn slight right
  24. 24 : km 10.09 - alt. 531 m - Keep right
  25. 25 : km 11.7 - alt. 335 m - Turn slight left onto Newlands Pass
  26. 26 : km 13.62 - alt. 134 m - Keep right onto Newlands Pass and drive toward Lorton, Cockermouth
  27. 27 : km 13.66 - alt. 128 m - Turn slight right onto B5289 and drive toward Lorton, Cockermouth
  28. 28 : km 13.78 - alt. 113 m - Turn left
  29. E : km 13.82 - alt. 111 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Lattrig from Keswick

Professional from the tourism industry
Lattrig from Keswick
↔9.37 km ↗+278 m ↘-271 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)

At 368m (1207ft), Lattrig is one of the lowest fells in the Lake District. However, the views from the summit are unrivalled and that’s what makes it such a popular climb. This route takes you steeply uphill through both Lattrig and Bruntholme Woods before an easy ascent to the Viewpoint.

Walking YHA hopping in the Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Black Sail

Association or club
↔20.14 km ↗+1,250 m ↘-1,052 m ◔9h 20 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)

The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. Funny how they were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. There are 6 Wainwrights, 1 lake, 3 tarns and a ferry.

Walking YHA hopping in the Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Ennerdale

Association or club
YHA hopping in the Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Ennerdale
↔25.26 km ↗+1,659 m ↘-1,600 m ◔11h 55 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)

The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 10 Wainwrights, 1 lake, 3 tarns and a ferry.

Walking YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Borrowdale

Association or club
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Borrowdale
↔13.24 km ↗+628 m ↘-612 m ◔5h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)

The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 3 Wainwrights,a ferry and 1 pub.

Walking YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Grasmere

Association or club
↔24.99 km ↗+904 m ↘-911 m ◔9h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)

The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 9 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, and 1 pub.

Walking Shores of Derwentwater from Keswick

Walker
↔5.54 km ↗+15 m ↘-24 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)

A linear Lake District walk that follows the shore of Derwentwater south from Keswick to Lodore landing stage. The return to Keswick uses the seasonal launces on Derwentwater.

Walking Around Derwent water

Walker
↔14.93 km ↗+88 m ↘-90 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)

This dog-friendly walk is one of the most famous in the Keswick area. It is low-level with a small ascent and a great view of the surrounding summits.

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.

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