Through valleys, over streams & up to spectacular viewpoints, the landscape here near Derwent Water, the ‘Jewel of the Lake District’ is magnificent in every season. Enjoy the timeless beauty of Ashness Bridge, the lake & Skiddaw as a backdrop.
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54.58, -3.12 · rel 17444860
54.58, -3.12 · rel 17444860
Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes Outdoors
A 7,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
7,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
33
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
2× viewpoint
Walla Crag
summit ·
on the route
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Ashness Bridge
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Ashness Bridge
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Pike
summit ·
317 m off route
7,2 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
103 m
–
362 m
0 km
3,6 km
7,2 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
158 m elevation
Quarter of the way
159 m elevation
Halfway
289 m elevation
Three quarters
338 m elevation
Finish
198 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes Outdoors is 7.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes Outdoors takes approximately 1h 48min to complete.
Yes, Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes Outdoors starts at Walla Crag, Great Wood, Borrowdale, Lake District, Cumbria, CA12 5UP;NY271214.
Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes Outdoors is maintained and managed by National Trust.