Wainwright Wednesday - Grasmere

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Overview

Steep and rocky climbs and rough fellwalking with much ascent and descent. This is a bus-based trip leaving from Crook at 08:00 and Bishop Auckland at 08:15. Contact leader for details. Space on the bus may be limited. There is an option not to do the "long" walk published here - a shorter and easier version will be available.

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Start time:: 8:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 700m / 2297ft
Type:: circular

Grasmere - Helm Crag - Gibson Knott - Calf Crag - Steel Fell - Grasmere

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Coach trip
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 16503 35521
Nearest postcode:: DL15 8NE
what3words:: snappy.touchy.afflicted

Start time:: 8:00 am

Crook Market Place by Domino's Pizza or Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre Bishop Auckland

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