The Whinfell Ridge and the ‘Other’ Borrowdale (8.6 miles moderate walk)

Starting above Huck’s Bridge on the Shap Road from Kendal (the A6), this walk goes along what Wainwright calls ‘the Whinfell Ridge’ over Ashstead Fell and Mabbin Crag to Whinfell Common and the Whinfell Beacon (471m). Fromthere it descends into the Borrowdale valley and returns to the A6 through it, along both the north and south banks of Borrow Beck because part of the bridleway along the north bank vanished in a recent landslip!. This Borrowdale valley links the Lake District National Park to the Yorkshire Dales National Park extended in 2017 so that the two parks meet, and sees far fewer walkers than the popular parts of either Park.

Walk leader - Kate I
The suggested donation for non-Ramblers Association (RA) members is £2 to cover Meet-up costs.

Please note that we restrict the number of places available on Meet-up as (unlike other Meet-up groups) we have a significant number of Ramblers who attend our walks and who are not required to book as attending via this app. We would, therefore, respectfully request that you do not reserve a place on any walk unless you are sure that you will attend.

Alternatively, why not join us and be a part of the Ramblers for a small annual subscription? Membership guarantees a place on all 'Hike on Lancashire' walks and ensures priority access to events organised by the Group. You can also walk with any other Ramblers Group across the UK.

Annual subscriptions go toward maintaining paths and allow the RA to campaign for improved access to the countryside. You will also receive the monthly 'Walk' magazine and a 15% discount at Cotswold Outdoors.

You can join by following the link below https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership

Please select Hike on Lancashire as your preferred Group.