That is, walk 11 in the “walks from the……stations” book. Not high level, you won’t get lost, but it will take longer than 3 hours if the conditions underfoot are bad.
Took 3 and a half hours today.
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For years I've admired the graceful ridge leading from the Lune Gap at Hause Bridge, up to above the Great Coum, clearly seen from the M6. So on a filthy December day decided to explore it, and do the whole skyline of Borrowdale, to the A6 that is. Adding a little to cross the Borrow Beck on the A6
Actually the title is misleading, but kept as it sounded good; the walk goes round the "moor" north of the Tarn and only back along its north bank, and includes the wonderful boardwalk near the Tarn for a floral treat. It has 7.6 miles of limestone scenery, completely avoiding the crowds around the
This route has been written about many times, but as we disagree with the Cicerone guide's recommended route and this was the first eight mile plus mountain walk I'd done in 18 months, we thought it worth a celebratory shout. Why just the middle Pap? Because it's the easiest as you might imagine,
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