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Culter Fell (Adventure walk)

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Overview

After a strenuous climb to the top of Culter Fell we go along to Scawdman's Hill then descend via Dry Score and Juniper Knowes to Birchwood.

Sunday, 29 March 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr  72  Ex 336

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:
NT 03100 31001
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6QB
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Start time:
9:30 am

Minor road off A702 at Coulter

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