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Dumfries & District Group

Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

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Overview

Start at rear of Blencathra Field Study Centre. An out and back route near Skiddaw House Youth Hostel. 5/6 hours of walking. 

Saturday, 6 July 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
640.1m / 2100ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90  OL4

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 30200 25701
Nearest postcode:
CA12 4SG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Blencathra Field Study Centre

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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 £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE