Walking Britain High Birkhow & Low Wood from Wast Water
Introduction to Walk 3485
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Western Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.2 miles / 6.8 km
Ascent - 300 feet / 91 metres
Time - 2 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
An easy and rewarding Lake District walk from the shores of Wast Water. The route crosses low-level open fell, passes through a beautiful wood and offers a great view up the length of Wast Water to Wasdale Head and the high Lakeland fells. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL6 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL6 | Digital Map | 1:25k | 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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