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Little Dale Horseshoe (₳ grade walk)

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Overview

Will depart Rigg Beck Quarry car park NY22974 20175 at 09:00.

Walk will be led by Janet A.

Littledale Horseshoe via Scope End including Red Knott, High Crags, Hindscarth, Littledale Edge, Robinson, High Snab Bank. There will be an opportunity to visit Dale Head via Hindscarth Edge, Hackney Holes and Low High Snab.

Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
975.4m / 3200ft
Type:
circular

Both the ascent and descent are steep with a rocky section down to High Snab Bank. The airy ridges around this secret valley are delightful.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52681 29500
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
8:15 am

Leaving Penrith Rugby Club at 08:15

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 22966 20169
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5TS
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Start time:
9:00 am

Departing Rigg Beck Quarry car park at 09:00.

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