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Rigg Beck, Newlands

Where to meet: Rigg Beck, Newlands
Postcode:  CA12 5TS
Grid Reference: NY 229 201 

Directions

From Keswick:
Follow the A66 west from Keswick, towards Cockermouth & Workington turning off the road at Braithwaite, Turn left as you enter the village, and left again over the bridge and follow the road to the Newlands Valley.

Follow this road, crossing a cattle grid, over the bridge at Stonycroft and continue to a sharp bend on a bridge, there is a small car park next to the bridge, we will meet here, Rigg Beck.

Bus Services

There are no buses along the Newlands Valley.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

  1. Ard Crags & Knott Rigg

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 10km / 6 miles
    Ascent: 700m / 2300ft
    Duration: 4-5 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A short steep climb is rewarded with a wonderful lower level ridge walk in the heart of the Newlands Valley

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  2. Ard Crags & Knott Rigg Evening Walk

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 10km / 6 miles
    Ascent: 700m / 2300ft
    Duration: 4-5 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A short steep climb is rewarded with a wonderful lower level ridge walk in the heart of the Newlands Valley

    Learn More