hike on lancashire group logo

Hike On Lancashire Group

We are the Hike on Lancashire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

A superb 10.5 mile walk starting from Eskdale Green taking in Whin Rigg and Illgill Head, with views over Wast Water. (in the event of adverse weather a lower level alternative will be provided)

Meet at the train station for Eskdale Green. Please note we will not be railway patrons so please check car park signage carefully if you intend to park there. There is public parking in Eskdale Green approx 10 minutes walk away at Smithy Brow car park by Giggle Alley. This is P and D

Ramblers members please remember to show your membership card or Phone Ap. (Otherwise, if not a Ramblers member please book a place via Hike on Lancashire on Meetup - suggested donation of £2)

Sunday, 9 June 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
650m / 2133ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 14536 99841
Nearest postcode:
CA19 1UE
what3words:
scrub.migrants.huts
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at the train station for Eskdale Green. Please note we will not be railway patrons so please check car park signage carefully if you intend to park there. There is public parking in Eskdale Green approx 10 minutes walk away at Smithy Brow car park by Giggle Alley. This is P and D

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