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Walk 3199 - Whitbarrow Fell from Mill Side

Nat Park   Lake District
County/Area   Cumbria
AuthorAndy Smith
Length7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent1200 feet / 364 metres
Grademoderate

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This Lake District walk explores Whitbarrow Fell which lies near the southern boundary of the National Park. Despite its relatively lowly stature at 220 metres the summit and approaches offer some magnificent views.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet OL7
OS LandrangerSheet 97

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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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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