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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.

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Overview

A classic circular walk from Glenridding to Birk Moor, Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Red Tarn and return by Glenridding Beck. Some scrambling with good paths. Parking charges.

Saturday, 15 July 2023
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
914.4m / 3000ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90  OL5

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:
NY 38500 16901
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0QB
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Start time:
9:15 am

Glenridding car park

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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 £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE