The Whinfell Ridge

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Overview

A wonderful walk climbing up onto the Whinfell Ridge including Ashtead Fell, Mabbin Crag, Whinfell Beacon then returning through the beautiful Borrowdale valley. This walk features rolling fells, restored barns, and 10,000 native trees managed by Friends of the Lake District.

Saturday, 7 March 2026

Start time:: 8:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 571.2m / 1874ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://lancasterramblers.org.uk

Wainwright regarded this area as a beautiful, largely forgotten, and worthwhile destination in its own right, perfect for exploring away from the tourist trails.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 48066 62294
Nearest postcode:: LA1 1BS
what3words:: sock.fails.noisy

Start time:: 8:30 am

Kingsway Retail Park

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