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Hard Knott & Hardknott Castle

Today was one of those days when I didn't really feel up for it. However the year was drawing to a close and the end of the good weather was almost upon us and I felt obligated to take advantage of an unseasonably fine day in the Lakes.

Walk Details

Date: 2007-10-06

Start: Brotherilkeld    Finish: Brotherilkeld

Distance: 8.0 mls, 12.87 km

Height Gain: 2100 ft, 640.1 m

Start Time: 08:03    End Time: 11:52

Duration: 03:49

Ave Speed: 2.1 mph

Region: Lake District

Route Description: Brotherilkeld, Eskdale, Lingcove Bridge, Yew Bank, Hard Knott, Crowhow End, Hardknott Castle, Brotherilkeld

Parking Grid Ref: NY 20850 01022

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Walking with: Alone

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Hills on this Walk

2469 - Hard Knott (1801 ft)

3755 - Yew Bank (1637 ft)

3878 - Horsehow Crags (1421 ft)

7696 - Hard Knott South Top (1716 ft)

8024 - Peathill Crag South Top (1325 ft)

Trig Points on this Walk

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Previous Walk

Walk Name: Kentmere Pike

Date: 2007-09-29
Distance: 8.0 mls, 12.87 km
Height Gain: 2200 ft, 670.6 m

Next Walk

Walk Name: Place Fell & Ullswater

Date: 2007-10-13
Distance: 12.0 mls, 19.31 km
Height Gain: 3600 ft, 1097.3 m