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Yewbarrow, Cumbria - A Lakeland Shangri-La

Summary

A challenging circular Lake District route with outstanding views over Scafell Pike and Wast Water. Includes "Britain's Favourite View".
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.4 miles (16.8 km)
Walking time:
05h 13m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Wasdale Head Car Park, CA20 1EX grid ref NY186085

lat: 54.4649697

lon: -3.2564148

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