Dow Crag scramble

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Overview

Depart the road side parking in Coniston SD30100 97778 at 09:00

Dow Crag (by the south gulley), Brim Fell, Swirl How, Black Sails, Wetherlam.

Walk will be led by Roger L.

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Start time:: 7:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Technical
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 1127.8m / 3700ft
Type:: circular

The scramble up Dow Crag is enclosed but very steep.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 52701 29484
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
what3words:: motel.marathon.hiked

Start time:: 7:45 am

Depart Penrith Rugby Club at 07:45

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