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Superbly located amidst the northern fells
of the Lake District. Magnificent views towards High Pike, Carrock Fell and south east to the Eden Valley and North Pennines. Access to
the fells is direct from the farm with the
Cumbria Way (walking) and Reivers route
(cycling) close by.
Photo Copyright: Brownrigg Hall Farm Holiday Caravans, Caldbeck, Lake District
BROWNRIGG HALL FARM
HOLIDAY CARAVANS
~ Self Catering Caravan Accommodation ~
Caldbeck, Lake District
Tel: 016974 78268
www.brownrigghall.co.uk
Open: EASTER to OCTOBER


7th August 2005 - Lake District

 ' Caldbeck Fells, 'Knott' a Problem '
© John Adams

 Caldbeck from Hesket Newmarket
Calebreck - Hare Stones - Knott - High Pike - Nether Row

Caldbeck Circular, Lake District. Photo Copyright: Geoff Richardson


Walk Leader : John Adams
John Adams is a walk leader for a group of walkers known as the Wyre Ramblers. On the coach for each trip John provides a brief printed summary of the planned walk for those wishing to join him.
The walks his group undertakes make good use of not being constricted to a circular route. With a suitable dropping off and pickup point John plans many fine walks along some of the less frequented footpaths of Northern England.



Would you like to join the Wyre Ramblers?
Telephone:
01253 876676
please phone before 8.00pm
Should you receive an answerphone or message taking service when phoning then please leave your name, telephone number and state that your interest is in Wyre Ramblers. John Adams will get back in touch with you as soon as possible.

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The walk today should be a pleasant one to take in views across to the Scottish Borders from the summits, and a delightful return back along the "Cumbria Way" to finish. We have two main ascents today, one over 1000ft / 310m, the second around 400ft / 130m.

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Distance : 11.25 miles / 18 km

Type of Walk : Strait

Highest Point : Knott (2329ft / 130m)

Total Ascent : 2526ft / 770m

Time allowed : 6 hours (stops not included)

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Walks Disclaimer:

The information supplied on the pages of Dales and Vales is provided in good faith, however, neither Dales and Vales or the authors can be held responsible for any inaccuracies that appear.

It is also incumbent upon each individual to assess the suitability of suggested walks, and as to whether they are within their own individual capabilities. This also applies to any site that is linked to Dales and Vales.

MAP REFERENCES
FOR WALK


 The English Lakes
Explorer OL5 - Northeastern area
Penrith, Patterdale & Caldbeck
Explorer OL4 - Northwestern area
Keswick, Cockermouth & Wigton


Road Location Maps
Hesket Newmarket


Start of Walk Map
Wood House on lane east of village
Start of walk map ref :
(Grid Ref: NY 357379)


WOOD HOUSE, lane near Hesket Newmarket
Footpath :
South, heading for Pasture Lane. Continue south heading in the direction of Haltcliff View but before reaching it take a right turn towards Calebreck

CALEBRECK
Footpath :
South to join the Red Gate Track, then continue west. There is an alternative higher path round Sunny Bank which runs parallel to the footpath and is the one we took for our walk. Rejoining the footpath to look for an obvious left path running above Drydale Beck and up to join the "Cumbria Way" footpath to reach Hare Stones

HARE STONES
Cumbria Way Footpath:
Rejoin the footpath heading south until reaching a small hut.
Footpath :
Departing from the Cumbria Way, but continuing south, head uphill to Coomb Height.
Navigate :
Navigate west along Rigg heading for Knott

KNOTT
Navigate :
Leave Knott, heading northeast for the Pile of Stones at Iron Crag. Continue in a general northeast direction to join the "Cumbria Way" footpath above Hare Stones
Cumbria Way Footpath :
North uphill to High Pike

HIGH PIKE
Cumbria Way Footpath :
North to Nether Row

NETHER ROW
Cumbria Way Footpath :
North along the lane to a point where we depart from the Cumbria Way at Townhead to pass through Upton on the outskirts of Caldbeck to reach the B5299 road
Road :
Left and west for a short distance to find a right footpath just past a cottage
Footpath :
North to the cross the footbridge then turn right and east to join a lane into Caldbeck village. Find your own way to the pub or tea shop!

CALDBECK - End of Walk



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