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Catbells

A walk across Catbells, Maiden Moor, High Spy & Rigghead Quarry
 
Completed:  31 December 1999
Distance: 9  miles approx
Weather: Intermittent rain becoming heavy
Time: 5 hours
Terrain: Well defined paths
Stiles: 2
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park off road above Hawes End (GR: NY 247-212) or in a small car park towards Skellgill (NY 245-211)
Update: the local authority have imposed hostile parking measures on all approaches to Catbells
Nearest Towns: Keswick
Refreshments: None én route
Toilets: No public toilets én route
Transport: Car
Other Walks: Catbells - Lakeland Walks, Leaney's Lakeland Fells, Lake District Walks & Striding Edge
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 4, 5, 6 & 7
 
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Catbells is totally NON-Profit making with ALL proceeds going to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice
If you've enjoyed your visit and/or found the information on this site useful, please make a donation to support this worthwhile charity

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