Seven Hills – but no Rome!

Carlisle Group

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Overview

A walk for ramblers who like going up and up as Broad Hill, Middle Hill, Blackgrain Hill, Swingill Height, Muckle Knowe, Rashiegrain Height are all climbed before reaching the highest of them – Pikethaw Hill at 564m.

Great views from every hill but the best from the highest.

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:: 654m / 2146ft
Type:: circular

Parking at Ewes Hall or side road. While classed as moderate this walk does have 654m of ascent.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No Stiles
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 37721 92496
Nearest postcode:: DG13 0HN
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Ewes Hall

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