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Carlside, Skiddaw, Lonscale

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Overview

A moderately paced walk on easy footpaths to the base of Carlside, good paths but steep hard climb onto Skiddaw. Downhill and across to Lonscale with a lovely grassy trod to the Cumbria Way.
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
975.4m / 3200ft
Type:
circular
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Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 26750 24121
Nearest postcode:
CA12 4NW
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Start time:
9:15 am

Spooney Green Lane, Keswick

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