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Fox Tower, Mount Ida and High Helbeck

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Overview

A walk on the edge of the Pennines to the Fox Tower folly and the summit of Mount Ida. Then venturing further into the pennine wilderness to High Helbeck. Fantastic views of the Eden Valley, interesting limestone rocky scenery. Rather boggy in places. A short stretch to view Fox Tower is on private land on which dogs are not allowed.

Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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limits.hexes.dugouts
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 80000 15701
Nearest postcode:
CA17 4DD
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retail.centuries.prawn
Start time:
10:00 am

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