A walk to camp at a spot I'd longed to visit; Sand Tarn on the slopes of Wild Boar Fell. Parked in Sedbergh and caught the bus to Kirkby Stephen station, from where I chose a route over a couple of low level hills and via a new trig point and a pub! Leaving my water filter at home meant a climb with 3 extra kgs of water, and then I found a lovely spring beside the tarn that would probably have served. The tarn is a lovely spot, wonderfully peaceful, despite being buzzed by a shepherd at dusk, who didn't investigate too close. Great evening spent enjoying the sunset and the calm. What a great spot!
Date: 2016-07-29
Start: Kirkby Stephen Station Finish: Wild Boar Fell
Distance: 9.5 mls, 15.29 km
Height Gain: 2200 ft, 670.6 m
Start Time: 10:35 End Time: 17:25
Duration: 06:50
Ave Speed: 1.0 mph
Region: Yorkshire Dales
Route Description: Kirkby Stephen Station, Easegill Head, Windy Hill, Bowber Head, Fat Lamb Inn, Stennerskeugh, Cow Bank, High Dolphinsty, Wild Boar Fell, Sand Tarn
Parking Grid Ref: SD 65970 92097
View Parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View
Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path:
TP0512 - Kirkby Stephen (1976) (Good condition)
TP6990 - Windy Hill (Slightly damaged condition)
TP6943 - Wild Boar Fell (Slightly damaged condition)
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Walk Name: Nettle Hill Day 2
Date: 2016-07-23
Distance: 4.5 mls, 7.24 km
Height Gain: 500 ft, 152.4 m
Walk Name: Wild Boar Fell to Sedbergh
Date: 2016-07-30
Distance: 9.6 mls, 15.45 km
Height Gain: 1000 ft, 304.8 m