Melmerby Fell Loop

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Overview

Start from Melmerby car parking NY61401 37381 at 09:45

Walk will be led by Roger L.

Moderate uphill to the top of Melmerby Fell and then along the ridge, with wide views, towards Hartside, dropping down Twotop Fell to Twotop Bridge, continue down to Hazel Rigg, and then the back track to Melmerby for a cup of something at the bakery.

Saturday, 8 March 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 623.3m / 2045ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52700 29484
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
what3words:: motel.marathon.hiked

Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Leaving Penrith Rugby Club at 09:15

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 61404 37380
Nearest postcode:: CA10 1HE
what3words:: probe.grumbling.headboard

Start time:: 9:15 am

Leaving Melmerby car parking at 09:45

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