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Bolam Lake and Shaftoe Crags.

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Overview

On leaving the car park we head south across farm land then circling west and north to Shaftoe Crags before returning to Bolam Lake.  It will be muddy and there may be cows next to the footpath in one field.  There are two uphill sections but nothing too difficult.

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 08335 82038
Nearest postcode:
NE20 0HE
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Start time:
10:15 am

Main car park at Bolam Lake (NZ 08340 82040) Car park cost £4 (cash) or £4.16 (using the PayByPhone car parking app) for the duration of this walk. DIRECTIONS : A696 to Belsay then right fork and follow signs.

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