Blencathra Circular

Dumfries & District Group

Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

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Overview

From the free car park at the top of the hill at Threlkeld follow footpath to the foot of Doddick Hill and ascend to summit of Blencathra. Return via Knowe Crag and Blease Farm. Steep rocky ascents and descents. Lakeland paths and tracks. Leader will meet at start.

Sunday, 16 June 2024

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 760.8m / 2496ft
Type:: circular

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Features

Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:: DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:: 8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 31800 25601
Nearest postcode:: CA12 4SB
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Car area near Blencathra centre

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