Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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526 m

St Mary's Church, Gosforth

Highlight • Historical Site

The tallest Viking-era cross in England adorns the churchyard of St Mary's, Gosforth. Other objects of intrigue within the church are a Chinese bell and two cannonballs, as well as hogback tombstones, also thought to be from the Viking era.

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7.38 km

Ponsonby Fell Summit Cairn

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Standing at 315m Ponsonby Fell isn't really spectacular but its wide slightly boggy summit feels wild, you're unlikely to see anyone else and the views are good.
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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

3.31 km

2.49 km

1.59 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

5.01 km

3.34 km

1.58 km

1.52 km

870 m

315 m

Elevation

Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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