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Carlisle Group

We are the Carlisle Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This Christmas Walk will take us from Askham Swimming Pool rising gently up to Heughscar Hill with views over Ullswater. We will then descend and cross Askham Fell to the Cop Stone and on to Helton, Whale and return along the River Lowther to Askham.
Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
310.9m / 1020ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 51310 23771
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2PL
what3words:
crusaders.hasten.craft
Start time:
10:00 am

Askham Pool Car Park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking