Kentmere - Sour and Sallow Are the April Fools

Wed 1st Apr 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / Lakeland
Local Group
Lakeland
Distance
12ml.
Start Time
09:00
Route
Lane beside the Watermill Pub at Ings. LA8 9PY. A bus arrives from Ambleside at 08:45

A route Taking in Grassgarths, High Borans, Dubbs Reservoir and traversing Sour Howes and Sallows before visting Kentmere and returning via Lanes above the valley. Time for a bevvy at the pub at the end to talk about plans for the summer

General Notes
2200 Foot of Ascent (with option to avoid some by skirting the hills on the Garburn Pass)
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