Red Screes loop

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Overview

Walk will start from Kirkstone Pass car park NY40110 08102 at 09:00.

Walk will be led by Colin T.

Red Screes, Little Hart Crag & Scandale tarn, down Scandale Bottom, round Ambleside, Wansfell Pike, Woundale

Please make sure that you bring spikes and ice axe and/or walking poles.

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Meeting time:: 8:15 am
Start time:: 8:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 1230m / 4035ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52700 29481
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 8:15 am

Departing Penrith Rugby Club at 08:15

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 40114 08128
Nearest postcode:: LA22 9LQ
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Start time:: 8:15 am

Starting from Kirkstone Pass car park at 09:00.

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month