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Carrifan Valley (Half day walk)

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Overview

Lollipop walk of the Carrifan valley with a loop at the head of the valley. Good tracks and open moorland. No steep ascents or descents . Park at entrance to forest track at side of A708.

Saturday, 28 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Maps  LR 79  Ex 330

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16200 11701
Nearest postcode:
DG10 9LH
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Start time:
10:10 am

Forest track at side of A708

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE