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Circular walk from Gatesgarth Farm to Haystacks via Fleetwith Edge & Pike, return via Scarth Gap

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Overview

A demanding but exhilarating walk with outstanding views of the area. Steep rocky ascents and descents. Scrambling required ascending Fleetwith Edge. A Wainwright favourite Car parking charges apply.£4

Saturday, 2 September 2023
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:22 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
799.8m / 2624ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97533 75842
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Meet at the Brooms Road end of the car park for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 19445 14999
Nearest postcode:
CA13 9XA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Small Carpark close to Gatesgarth Farm . Charges £4

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