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Carlisle Group

We are the Carlisle Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

After a relaxing ferry journey across Ullswater from Glenridding to Howtown, this walk takes us to Hallin Fell and around the lake back to our cars. We should have great views of the lake and of the surrounding mountains with mostly good signposted paths along the way.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Meet at Glenridding Pier to take Ullswater Steamer to Howtown (£10 per adult) and walk back to Glenridding.  Payable car parking in Glenridding.

Pub, shop and café in Glenridding, none at Howtown.

Toilets in Glenridding.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 38980 16947
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0PB
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet Glenridding Pier by 9.30 to catch 9.45am steamer service (arrives Howtown 10.20)

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