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Catbells – Derwent water Loop from Rosthwaite

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Catbells – Derwent water Loop from Rosthwaite

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March 19, 2022

Catbells – Derwent water Loop from Rosthwaite

Hard

07:49

22.6km

2.9km/h

1,080m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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5.65 km

Abandoned Slate Quarry, Lake District

Highlight • Structure

A nice spot for a stop and explore. There are quarry entrances, the old work huts and more. Great views coming up or down here. Just be mindful that slate is not the easiest type of stone to walk on.

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6.76 km

High Spy summit

Highlight • Summit

At 2,142 feet (653 m) you can enjoy fabulous views of the Lake District from the summit of High Spy. The fell's name is thought to mean a 'lookout post' …

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10.8 km

Catbells Summit

Highlight • Summit

The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high …

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11.6 km

Skelgill Bank

Highlight • Summit

After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are …

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13.9 km

Entrust Sculpture, Brandelhow Park

Highlight • Monument

Entrust is in Brandelhow Park

This wooden sculpture of cupped hands commemorates the centenary of the National Trust’s first ever land purchase in the Lake District, 108 acres of the …

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14.2 km

Withesike Bay

Highlight • Forest

Withesike Bay is one of many along the Derwentwater shoreline. You can get a brilliant sunrise here. The bay can get busy during peak season but there are others nearby to choose from.

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22.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.74 km

4.85 km

3.26 km

2.26 km

2.18 km

307 m

Surfaces

8.11 km

7.40 km

2.17 km

1.87 km

1.41 km

961 m

661 m

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Catbells – Derwent water Loop from Rosthwaite

Abandoned Slate Quarry, Lake District

High Spy summit

Catbells Summit

Skelgill Bank

Entrust Sculpture, Brandelhow Park

Withesike Bay

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