Fusedale Circuit

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Overview

An exhilarating walk visiting several Wainwrights with extensive views. We start from Martindale Hause and climb up to Steel Knotts, continuing to Pikewassa, Wether Hill and Loadpot Hill, before visiting Arthur's Pike and descending from Bonscale Fell.

Saturday, 25 May 2024

Meeting time:: 8:45 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 762m / 2500ft
Type:: circular

There is a steep climb at the beginning and a steep descent from Bonscale Fell. The walk will be at a moderate pace

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52296 29139
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 8:45 am

Penrith Rugby Club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 44008 19127
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2NF
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Start time:: 9:30 am

carpark near Martindale New Church

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