Poppy - Raven2
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.57 km -
Average duration: 2h 10 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 292 m -
Vertical drop: - 293 m -
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Highest point: 458 m -
Lowest point: 165 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Lake District -
District:
St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn -
Start/End: N 54.565704° / W 3.059481° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 166 m - Start on
- 2 : km 1.14 - alt. 185 m - Keep right
- 3 : km 1.31 - alt. 191 m - Turn left
- 4 : km 1.99 - alt. 396 m - Turn left
- 5 : km 2.58 - alt. 396 m - Turn right
- 6 : km 2.88 - alt. 312 m - Keep right
- 7 : km 3.25 - alt. 191 m - Turn right
- 8 : km 3.36 - alt. 192 m - Keep left
- S/E : km 4.57 - alt. 165 m
Other walks in the area
St John in the valley and High Rigg
Walker 9.74 km
+238 m
-244 m
3h 30
Easy
Departure from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn (Cumberland)
Beautiful circular walk to High Rigg summit from Legburthwaite. Dog friendly.
Helvellyn and Raise from Swirls
Walker 11.14 km
+884 m
-886 m
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn (Cumberland)
This Lake District walk starts from Swirls and ascends Helvellyn via Browncove Crags. The route continues north over Whiteside and Raise to reach Sticks Pass from where a descent back into the valley is made. This is a great route to the top of England's third highest mountain with equally stunning views.
Around Derwent water
Walker 14.93 km
+66 m
-68 m
4h 25
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.
Walla Crag, Bleaberry Fell and Ashness Bridge
Walker 9.10 km
+544 m
-541 m
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
Great circular walk with gorgeous views of Derwent water and Keswick. Two Wainwright summits (Walla Crag and Bleaberry fell) and the famous Ashness bridge. Dog friendly.
Under Starry Skies - Friar's Crag
Walker 1.78 km
+5 m
-5 m
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
This is such a short walk, but it serves a purpose. With International Astronomy Day falling on 12th October, this short stroll will take you to a local viewpoint very close to Keswick where you can leave the light pollution behind and watch the stars from this perfect spot.
Grange Fell, Watendlath and High lodore
Walker 7.54 km
+337 m
-337 m
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
Great circular walk going to Watendlath Tarn. This valley is not really popular. Dog friendly walk.Good navigation skills are needed during this section as the path is not visible.
Shores of Derwentwater from Keswick
Walker 5.54 km
+15 m
-21 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.
Along Keswick old railway line
Walker 
8.17 km
+190 m
-186 m
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk along the Keswick old railway line and back by the bottom of Latrigg summit. Amazing view of Keswick along the way. Dog friendly and pushchair / wheelchair friendly until the waypoint (1).
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