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Skelwith Bridge & Loughrigg

Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Central Fells

County/Area - Cumbria

Author - Peter Lane

Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Ascent - 1600 feet / 485 metres

Grade - easy/mod

Start - OS grid reference NY328047
Lat 54.433257 // Long -3.037461
Postcode LA22 9HW (approx. location only)
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Route Outline

Half day Lake District walk from Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge & Loughrigg. Views of Grasmere & the Langdales, & Skelwith Force.

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Further Information

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Do turn back if the weather deteriorates especially in winter or when visibility is poor.

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