The other Green Burn Horseshoe

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Overview

A walk linking the high fells surrounding the valley of Green Burn near Grasmere, and including 4 Wainwrights: Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 762m / 2500ft
Type:: circular

The walk has wonderful views above a relatively quiet valley and will be done at a moderate pace, It is on good paths with some steep ascents and descents.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52687 29501
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Penrith Rugby Club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 33516 09607
Nearest postcode:: LA22 9RS
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Bus stop layby c. 1km past AA BOX

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