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Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell

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Overview

A high level walk over two Cumbrian Pennines mountains - Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell, returning to the start via Lady Anne's Highway

Sunday, 8 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19km / 11.8mi
Ascent:
664m / 2178ft
Type:
circular

Some steep climbs on rough paths and a high-level traverse with spectacular views, especially of the Upper Eden valley, some rough and occasionally boggy ground.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 77401 96938
Nearest postcode:
CA17 4JY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Informal parking area Cotegill Bridge B6259 South of Aisgill Farm. More parking near Aisgill Moor Cottages on the North Yorks/Westmorland and Furness County boundary

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