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Walk 1356 - Walla Crag from Great Wood

Nat Park   Lake District
County/Area   Cumbria
AuthorLou Johnson
Length4.5 miles / 7.3 km
Ascent1250 feet / 379 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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A short but energetic Lake District walk near Keswick. Ashness Bridge and the view from the summit of Walla Crag are the highlights of the route. First time visitors to the area will find this walk provides excellent orientation of the fells around Derwentwater and Keswick.

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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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