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Shepherd's Bridge To Black Crag and Man Crag

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Overview

Up to Black Crag via Tarn Hows, down Hollin Bank then up Man Crag and back via Holme Fell. Height can be lowered to 1400ft for thos cloosing to omit Black Crag. Parking area beside road off A593 signed 'Hodge Close Only'

Thursday, 15 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
10:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://kendalramblers.weebly.com/

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SD 52102 91241
Nearest postcode:
LA9 7HX
what3words:
held.rush.many
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Kendal Leisure Centre. If you are leaving your car here you will need to display a parking permit in your windscreen. This can be bought from Reception for £3.00. The car sharing costs of £19.00 will be shared between the driver and passengers.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 31400 99801
Nearest postcode:
LA21 8DP
what3words:
lunge.adhesive.promises
Start time:
10:00 am

Shepherd's Bridge, High Yewdale. Parking area beside the road off A593 signed 'Hodge Close Only'

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • 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