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Legburthwaite Car Park

Where to meet: Legburthwaite Car Park, St John's in the Vale
Postcode:  CA12 4TQ
Grid Reference: NY 318 195 

Directions

Legburthwaite can easily be found on the A591 between Grasmere and Keswick, just to the north of The King's Head Inn and Thirlmere, turn off the main road onto St John's In The Vale road, pass the Lodge in the Vale and the car park will be seen on the left.

Bus Services

Legburthwaite is well served by buses, the bus stop is 5 minutes walk away from the meet point.

The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing throughAmbleside, Windermere and Grasmere.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

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    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 8km / 5 miles
    Ascent: 370m / 1200ft
    Duration: 4 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    A lower level ridge walk with stunning views, rocky tops and pictureque tarns

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  2. High Rigg Evening Walk

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 8km / 5 miles
    Ascent: 370m / 1200ft
    Duration: 4 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    A lower level ridge walk with stunning views, rocky tops and pictureque tarns

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    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 18km / 11 miles
    Ascent: 920m / 3000ft
    Duration: 7 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A long walk but easy underfoot, glorious views of northern Lakeland, especially of Blencathra

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