Route Information for Cross Fell

The total ascent is 685 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 13.80km route.

Number Description OS Grid Park in Kirkland village. NY64653250 1 Ascend on old mine road to path at bend where the road turns N . NY65353274 2 Continue N on Mine track to junction with path W of High Cap NY65793432 3 Continue NE then E on mine track to sharp bend N NY67173481 4 Follow path E until gradient levels NY67963497 5 Ascend scree and boulders E to prominent marker cairn NY68593472 6 Cross stony plateau to summit of Cross Fell (2500ft+) NY68743432 7 Cross stony plateau ESE to prominent marker cairn NY69413411 8 Descend SE to col and cross electric fence by ladder stile NY69693389 9 Descend SW on bridleway/path to below rocks on Wildboar Scar NY67803222 10 Descend bridleway WSW over Grumply Hill to Wythwaite. NY65433166 11 Walk N on track to Ranbeck NY65393212 12 Continue WNW on track to return to Kirkland. NY64653250

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