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The other (wild, secret) Borrowdale, via Mabbin Crag, rtn via Borrow Beck

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Overview

Featured in Wainwright’s Walks on the Howgill Fells and Adjoining Fells book, Mabbin Crag forms part of the Whinfell Ridge. This area was incorporated into the Lake District National Park in 2016.

Mabbin Crag is the 6527th highest peak in the British Isles.  The northern slopes of the fell drop down into the remote Borrowdale valley. There are areas of forestry on several areas of the fell.

Saturday, 14 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
487.7m / 1600ft
Type:
circular

The total ascent for the walk is estimated at 1600ft (from a walk seen on the internet).

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 55200 03701
Nearest postcode:
LA8 9LG
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

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