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Bolton Group

We are the Bolton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Meet in Keswick to get the bus to the start of the walk in Grange, walk up the Borrowdale Valley, through the Jaws of Borrowdale, visiting Millican Dalton's Cave and finishing in Rosthwaite. Due to flooding it is not possible to start the walk at the Ladore Falls Hotel as originally published.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6km / 3.7mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
linear

Regular buses back to Keswick. If you are lucky enough to get an open top bus, sit upstairs on the drivers side and watch out for overhanging branches. It can be quite a roller coaster ride.

In Rosthwaite there is the excellent Flock-Inn Tearoom. Unfortunately the Scafell Hotel and Riverside Bar have been closed since January this year and is up for sale if you fancy running a hotel/pub

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 26333 23530
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5EE
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Meeting time:
9:40 am

Keswick bus station to get the 78 Seatoller bus to at 09:50

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 25444 17436
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5UQ
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Start time:
10:05 am

Grange bus stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 25820 14924
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5XL
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Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

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