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Overview

West Windermere Way past Lakeside and Finsthwaite, round High Dam to view Boretree Tarn.
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular
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https://kendalramblers.weebly.com/

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 36800 86401
Nearest postcode:
LA12 8AN
what3words:
seashell.amount.delusions
Start time:
10:00 am

Newby Bridge railway halt

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