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Walk 1160 - Wild Boar Fell & Swarth Fell from Cotegill Bridge, Aisgill

Nat Park   Yorkshire Dales
County/Area   Cumbria
AuthorLou Johnson
Length7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent1500 feet / 455 metres
Grademoderate

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Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell overlook Mallerstang and provide the basis for an excellent walk in Cumbria. Starting from Cotegill Bridge alongside the Settle and Carlisle Railway, the walk crosses a limestone pavement before reaching higher ground. Views are excellent throughout.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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