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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

Circular route via Riggingdale Crag and Kidsty Pike with some easy scrambling. Superb views of Haweswater and the sunken village of Mardale. 

Leader will meet at Mardale

Saturday, 14 December 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:41 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
579.1m / 1900ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90  Ex OL5

Features

  • 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 46900 10701
Nearest postcode:
LA8 9JN
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Start time:
9:41 am

Haweswater reservoir

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