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Nenthead to Ashgill

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Overview

A walk from an area of intense industrial archaeology to a deep waterfall-filled  limestone gorgeand a riverside ramble followed by moorland and a section of Isaac's Tea Trail

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.7km / 10.4mi
Ascent:
500.5m / 1642ft
Type:
circular

Nenthead - Priorsdale - Ash Gill Force - Garrigill - Nentsberry - Nenthead

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 78086 43634
Nearest postcode:
CA9 3NR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Nenthead mines car park (free)

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