Wythop Circuit (₳-/🐝+ walk)

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Overview

Departing from the Woodend Brow car park NY21824 27611 at 09:15.

Walk will be led by Roger L.

Opportunity to visit the best fells on the western side of Bassenthwaite and will visit Barf, Lords Seat, Broom Fell, Wythop Moss, Ling Fell and return by Cumbria's only silica mine in Wythop Woods. Good paths throughout although Wythop Moss may be a little damp. If everyone is feeling good we can easily add Sale Fell. Pace will be steady.

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Meeting time:: 8:35 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 868.7m / 2850ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52696 29491
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 8:35 am

Departing Penrith Rugby Club at 08:35

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 21829 27614
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5SJ
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Departing Woodend car park at 09:15.

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