Winster Wonderland

Wed 9th Dec 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / Lakeland
Local Group
Lakeland
Distance
13ml.
Start Time
09:30
Route
Lindale main street

A joint venture with our friends from East Lancs.  A walk exploring the slopes either side of the lower Winster Valley, visiting Witherslack Church, Yewbarrow, Crag Wood, Hare Hill, Barrow Wife Hill, Ayside and Barber Green.  Hopefully with a pint at Lindale Royal Oak at the end of the walk, to ease you into the Christmas Spirit

Contact
Ian Scott and Nicky Wood
Email
lakeland@ldwa.org.uk
Web Site
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/lakeland
Start and Finish
SD414805

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Lakes Boutique Hostel, Windermere
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