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Dumfries & District Group

Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

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

Overview

A Lakeland classic circular walk from Glenridding car park (charges) to Rattle Bridge, Greenside Mines, Swirral, Edge,Striding Edge, returning by Birkhouse Moor. Alternative to Striding Edge is available.

Saturday, 4 May 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:29 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
914.4m / 3000ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90  Ex OL5

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • 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:
NY 38500 16901
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0QB
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Start time:
9:29 am

Glenridding car park

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