Keswick – Threlkeld Railway and Castlerigg Stone Circle
Meeting Time and Location: 18:45, Moot Hall, Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5JR
Start Time: 19:00
Finish Time: 20:45-21:00 approx
Parking: Plenty of pay and display options in Keswick Town Centre, bus services X4/X5 Workington-Penrith, 555 Keswick to Kendal (check timetable)
Ascent: 100m approx (gradual climb only)
Miles:4-5 approx.
Grading: Easy (no technical difficulties)
Terrain: Mix of quiet roadside and wide level path
Route Description:
Leaving the centre of Keswick, we cross over the River Greta and make our way onto the Keswick-Threlkeld former Railway path. After a couple of miles, we bear south and cross over the A66 to a quiet road. From here, we head to Castlerigg Stone Circle. The return to Keswick is via quiet roadside walking until we re-join the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway path and back to the town centre.
Health and Safety: Please dress for the weather conditions. Waterproofs essential if forecast wet/showers. Sturdy footwear needed, walking trainers will be fine as we are not venturing onto any open or rocky ground. Light clothing needed if forecast a warm evening. Please bring water, and plenty if the forecast is warm/hot.
Contact Walk Leader: If you want to join this walk please contact Damian on number removed preferably by text or phone call by no later than Tuesday 16th July 8pm. If you have any questions about the walk please contact the walk leader in advance.
The walk leader has the right to cancel the walk, or vary the route should circumstances dictate.
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