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North and Mid Cheshire Area

North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers organises walks using car, coach and public transport. We walk locally and also in North Wales, Peak District and Lakes

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Overview

NORTH and MID CHESHIRE WALKING WEEK - KESWICKWe leave Keswick on the Ambleside Road, heading through Springs Wood & across fields to cross the A591. (Sheep in the fields last June.) The pasture becomes rougher & potentially wetter as we ascend to Castlerigg Stone Circle. Following a break here, we descend by road & join the old railway line. We then skirt to the north of the town and join the riverside path to return to the Moot Hall. Total cumulative ascent 750 ft. Tel 07510286616. Dogs welcome, untethered at leader's discretion. Please book for this walk in the Walks Programme. Maximum bookings 30. PM. Booking is essential and opens from 11/05/2026. Book using https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/ or click link below.
Monday, 8 June 2026
Start time:
2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=1363&walkno=5631&booktext=Booking&maxbook=30&max_booking_walk=30

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 26640 23421
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5JR
what3words:
remembers.enigma.advantage
Start time:
2:00 pm

Pedestrianised area on Main Street at South side of Moot Hall (previously Tourist Information)

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KESWICK

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Difficulty:
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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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE