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2 August - Strenuous - The Other Borrowdale (Via Whinfell Ridge)

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Overview

A circular walk, initially a string of undulating hills with great views, then returning through the valley.

 

Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
710m / 2329ft
Type:
circular

A strenuous, B+ type walk at a moderate pace.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RX
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Penrith Rugby Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 60600 01401
Nearest postcode:
CA10 3XT
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Start time:
9:45 am

Borrow Beck Car Park (just off the A685 South of Tebay). NY 606 014

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