Mungrisdale Round via Blencathra. LD weekend 1: Walk1

Fri 27th Feb 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / Lake District
Local Group
Northumbria
Distance
10.5ml.
Start Time
08.30
Route
Mungrisdale NY362303. Nearest postcode CA11 0XR. Parking in layby on road

Heading West, a nice easy start along past Scales Farm & Doddick Farm before a steep hard descent up Halls Fell Ridge to Blencathra. Return via Bannerdale Crags back to Mugrisdale

General Notes
This is Walk 1 of Lake District Weekend 1 walks (27th Feb, 28th Feb, 1st March). For those staying in Keswick for the weekend please arrange your own accommodation. Denton House YH nearly always has rooms available. Please book your place on this walk with Julie 07388879295 for emergency purposes, GPS route & access to weekend only "Whatsapp group" for communication purposes/photos. Please take own responsibility for mountain terrain. Essential Kit - Personal First Aid Kit/silver blanket, whistle. Waterproof jacket & trousers, hat, gloves & spare layers. Phone, plenty of fluids & food. Recommended - Map, compass, GPS, powerbank & survival shelter
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