Explore the origins of Borrowdale as you walk from Bowder Stone car park to Castle Crag, including the poignant war memorial Peace Howe, and amazing views of the flat valley bed that was formerly the bottom of an Ice Age lake. A steep but gradual climb.
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54.54, -3.16 · rel 17444903
54.54, -3.16 · rel 17444903
Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes Outdoors
A 7,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
7,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
28
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
1× ruins
1× viewpoint
1× cave
Grange Crags
summit ·
235 m off route
0,0 km
0%
King's How
summit ·
450 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Castle Crag Hill Fort
ruins ·
on the route
5,4 km
74%
Castle Crag
summit ·
on the route
5,4 km
74%
Standing Stones
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
5,4 km
74%
Millican Dalton Cave
cave ·
142 m off route
5,4 km
74%
Holm Crag
summit ·
123 m off route
6,6 km
90%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is 7.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes Outdoors takes approximately 1h 50min to complete.
Yes, Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes Outdoors starts at Bowder Stone Car Park, Kings How, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumberland, CA12 5XA;NY 25360 16828;54.541190 , -3.1551951;.
Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is maintained and managed by National Trust.