Walking Britain Whin Fell & Ouster Rake from Dunsop Bridge
Introduction to Walk 2331
Region - Forest of Bowland
County/Area - Lancashire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 8.3 miles / 13.5 km
Ascent - 1400 feet / 424 metres
Time - 5 hours 30 minutes
Grade - moderate
A Forest of Bowland walk from Dunsop Bridge exploring the landscape north-west of the village. The route includes riverside paths, moorland paths and the opportunity to visit the summit of Whin Fell. The walk also uses the Ouster Rake path which needs care in wet or icy conditions. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
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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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