LAKE DISTRICT WEEKEND AWAY: Wansfell Loop - Sunday 25th May 2025

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Overview

THIS WALK IS PART OF THE GYW LAKE DISTRICT WEEKEND AWAY

Please see Meetup link below for more information.

Sunday - Wansfell Loop
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/cumbria/wansfell-pike-and-skelghyll-wood-from-ambleside

Wansfell is a popular Wainwright that offers stunning views (fingers crossed for good weather) and is considered moderately challenging.

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:: 550m / 1804ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-young-walkers-gyw/events/305586985/?notificationId=1496177708588191744&eventOrigin=group_events_list

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 37715 04558
Nearest postcode:: LA22 9BX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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