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Inspection of Asby scar

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Overview

A linear winter journey following the Asby limestone escarpment from end to end.

This linear walk requires car sharing. Contact walk leader for details

We will meet near Orton on the B6261 and then share cars to travel to Crosby Garrett.

Highlights include: Willycock stones, Hazler brow scar, Potts valley, Little Asby Scar, Grange Scar, Castle folds, Beacon hill, Howenook pike, Crosby Ravensworth fell and finally Coalpit hill.

 

Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
linear

Please contact walk leader to pre-plan car sharing

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52685 29503
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Penrith RUFC

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 60030 09100
Nearest postcode:
CA10 3SD
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Start time:
9:00 am

Layby on the Shap to Orton road

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 72611 09368
Nearest postcode:
CA17 4PP
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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