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Overview

Circular walk from Castle Carrock (Cumbrai) to Newbiggin. Return via Cumrew Fell. Roads, tracks and open fields. Gates and walls to climb.

Sunday, 17 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
538.6m / 1767ft
Type:
circular

Maps Lr 86  Ex 315/ OL5

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:
NY 54200 55401
Nearest postcode:
CA8 9LZ
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Start time:
10:20 am

Castle Carrock

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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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE