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Dalswinton Common

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Overview

From the Red Church at Dalswinton to Dalswinton Village. Then along the Wild Cat Glen to Pennylands and Heathery Hill, Dalswinton Common, Shaws Moor, part of Dalswinton Wood and back to the cars. A pleasant walk using paths and woodland tracks.

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 78  Ex 321

Features

  • Car parking available
  • 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:
NX 94200 85001
Nearest postcode:
DG2 0XY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Red Church Dalswinton

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
7.5 miles

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