Distance: 7.7 Miles
Time: 5 hours 03 minutes
Elevation: 39 Feet
Terrain: Mixed
Start Point: Penrith
End Point: Penrith
80% Difficulty – Great route for summer and winter: Very snowy in winter, nice views on clear days, 3rd highest in Lake District, overlooks Red Tarn Reservoir. Starts and ends in Glenridding, on the edge of Ullswater lake. Includes Swirral edge and Striding edgeHills Included: (meters)Helvellyn – 950Catyscam – 890 Birkhouse moor – 717
OS Maps Required
OS Explorer Map (102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109 and 111) Cornwall Set
Map of Trail
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