Walking Britain Whitbarrow Fell from Mill Side
Introduction to Walk 3199
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Lesser Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Andy Smith
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent - 1200 feet / 364 metres
Time - 4 hours 40 minutes
Grade - moderate
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. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL7 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL7 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 97 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 97 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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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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