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Cat Bells: The family fell

Summary

A fun, but steep, climb up Cat Bell’s fell with excellent views over Derwent Water to Skiddaw, followed by a descent and wander back round.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
3.5 miles (5.7 km)
Walking time:
02h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Hawes End car park, CA12 5UE grid ref NY247213

lat: 54.5795437

lon: -3.1685769

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