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Fairfield Horseshoe (Adventure walk)

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Dumfries & District Group

Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

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Overview

A full day classic Wainwright walk taking in Low Pike, Dove Crag, Great Rig and Heron Pike. Ambleside parking charges.

Sunday, 27 April 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
1066.8m / 3500ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90Ex OL6/7

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 37400 04301
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9DH
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Start time:
9:30 am

Ambleside

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE