Ignore a path to your right signposted Latrigg summit 3/4 mile , this is the way you will come back down. 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Large vehicles may have trouble getting in and out of spaces. Getting outside for exercise is of course important, but please don't take any unnecessary risks, especially in the cold and icy weather. Go through two gates at the head of the car park where there is a sign for the Latrigg limited mobility path. See this Tour and others like it, or plan your own with komoot! NY 276246, Facilities: None on the walk, nearest toilets and refreshments in Keswick. It was wonderful for multiple reasons… free car parking, parking close to the summit, 360 degree views, glorious sunshine and snow! It's a small twisty road and the car park is at the end. We had an absolutely brilliant family walk today at Latrigg, just outside of Keswick. The mountain of Skiddaw in the Lake District Northern Fells stands at the magical 931m height, making it the 3rd tallest* mountain in the Lake District Latrigg, Hewetson Court in Keswick provides accommodation with free WiFi, 2 miles from Derwentwater, 4.3 miles from Cat Bells and 5 miles from Whinlatter Forest Park. Latrigg. Take a break here and look back at the grandeur of Skiddaw, Lonscale Pike and the western end of Blencathra. As you ascend from the busy market town of Keswick towards the 368m summit of Latrigg, you’ll be treated to beautiful scenery stretching across Derwent Water and most of the northern fells. We parked at the free car park at the end of the road from Applethwaite, at GR 281254. Go through two gates at the head of the car park where there is a sign for the Latrigg limited mobility path. A popular car park found at the top of Gale Road north of Keswick this car park is great for easy access onto Skiddaw or Latrigg but tends to be busy no matter the season and has recently been resurfaced from the Hotel at Underscar to the car park itself. It is an easy hike to Latrigg with the most difficult climb early on. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners and ecologists. For now keep straight ahead and follow the path as it zigzags up to the car park. It was a wonderful three hour excursion. 6. Despite being one of the lowest in the Lake District, this little fell offers stunning, panoramic views of Derwent Water, Keswick and the northern fells. Help keep our emergency staff and hospital beds free for those that need them most. Starting and finishing in Keswick, this circular walk up the small peak of Latrigg visits one of the best viewpoints in the Lake District National Park. See this Tour and others like it, or plan your own with komoot! This car park is commonly used as the starting point for the ascent of Skiddaw, although the purist will first climb Latrigg from Keswick before setting foot upon its parent. After the first roundabout, take the first right turn to Skiddaw. Getting there: Car: A591 Keswick to Bassenthwaite road, via Applethwaite or Ormathwaite. Latrigg, Keswick: See 95 reviews, articles, and 57 photos of Latrigg, ranked No.7 on Tripadvisor among 54 attractions in Keswick. And for its close proximity to the grand Skiddaw too. Go through the gate at the top of the car park and immediately turn right through a second gate signposted Limited Mobility Path Latrigg Viewpoint. For now keep straight ahead and follow the path as it zigzags up to the car park. Despite being one of the lowest in the Lake District, this little fell offers stunning, panoramic views of Derwent Water, Keswick and the northern fells. The start is the car park at the end of the 'Underscar Lane' (Grid ref. However, the stretch of road leading up to the car park is fairly wide and can accommodate larger vehicles. Grid Reference: NY 280 253 Nearest Postcode: CA12 4PH Parking: Car parking located at the route start point. From there you follow the Cumbria Way around the southern shoulder of Lonscale Fell with simply wonderful views from the east through to the west. Latrigg from Spooney Green Lane . Share on Facebook; ... begin at the handy car park high on the fell’s northern side, from which it’s a short amble to the top with excellent views down over Keswick, Derwent Water and on into Borrowdale. – If you don’t fancy walking from Keswick town centre, there is a small car park at the head of Gale Road, above Applethwaite, with a couple of shorter paths to the summit. The Lake District National Park Authority, already much criticised for its support for the doomed zip wire project in Thirlmere, has again risked the wrath of local residents and lovers of the Lake District landscape by including in the Local Plan review a proposal for a gondola-style cable car up to the Whinlatter Visitor Centre. We had an absolutely brilliant family walk today at Latrigg, just outside of Keswick. If you decide to park on the road instead of inside the car lot, please be sensible and don’t block the road. The summit ridge comes into view on the approach to an unamed gill between Mallen Dodd and Latrigg: Looking back to the Whinlattter fells: Crossing the gill the footpath joins the low mobility path which starts from the car park at the end of Gale Road From there you follow the Cumbria Way around the southern shoulder of Lonscale Fell with simply wonderful views from the east through to the west. Or indeed have mobility problems but still want to get the fantastic views. A popular car park found at the top of Gale Road north of Keswick this car park is great for easy access onto Skiddaw or Latrigg but tends to be busy no matter the season and has recently been resurfaced from the Hotel at Underscar to the car park itself. Be careful on the steep slope. From Keswick you need to cross over the A66 and follow the signs for Underscar. For now keep straight ahead and follow the path as it zigzags up to the car park. It's a small twisty road and the car park is at the end. The car park does get quite busy with dog walkers and folk heading for Skiddaw. Walk around the right-hand side of the pool, cross the car park and then turn left onto Brundholme Road. The pop-up coffee shop will be open from 11am until 4.30pm each day from 7th September until 15th September, and will be located adjacent to the Latrigg car park. A recently constructed path allows disabled access to the summit of Latrigg from the car park. Circular walk. It is an easy hike to Latrigg with the most difficult climb early on. From here, the track rises again steadily at around 1:10 until a small plateau is reached - and a bench seat. – If you don’t fancy walking from Keswick town centre, there is a small car park at the head of Gale Road, above Applethwaite, with a couple of shorter paths to the summit. Threlkeld is another starting point, first crossing the Glenderaterra Beck and then climbing up the east ridge. It is an easy hike to Latrigg with the most difficult climb early on. Dalegarth to St Catherine's Church, Eskdale, 27. The steepest part of the climb beckons, with a 1:7 gradient for 150 metres. On a good day, most of the highest mountains in England - Scafell Pike, Great End and Great Gable - should all be seen at the head of Borrowdale and Helvellyn is over to the left. This Lake District walk combines one of these, Lonscale Fell, with a very popular lower fell, namely Latrigg. Walk: Latrigg, Cumbria. You can read more about the Experience of a Lifetime here. See this Tour and others like it, or plan your own with komoot! NY 281253, Turning point: The bench - grid ref. So to this fine walk. The Latrigg car park is unpaved and somewhat narrow. This car park is commonly used as the starting point for the ascent of Skiddaw, although the purist will first climb Latrigg from Keswick before setting foot upon its parent. Share on Facebook; ... begin at the handy car park high on the fell’s northern side, from which it’s a short amble to the top with excellent views down over Keswick, Derwent Water and on into Borrowdale. The surface is well compacted stone but the steepness means that we do not recommend this route for people operating their own wheelchairs. Hints/tips: Where to start? Ignore a path to your right signposted Latrigg summit 3/4 mile , this is the way you will come back down. Easy and accessible, this short walk to the summit of a classic Lake District fell is the perfect day out. Lonscale Fell, Little Man, Skiddaw & Bakestall from Latrigg Car Park. 6. It's the Gale Road car park. Lonscale Crags - Cumbrian Way – Latrigg Car Park to Keswick Loop from Thornthwaite is an intermediate mountain bike ride. Getting there: Car: A591 Keswick to Bassenthwaite road, via Applethwaite or Ormathwaite. A short but initially steep walk to an amazing view of Keswick and Borrowdale - OS Explorer Map OL4, Start point: Car park at the head of Gale Road - grid ref. We parked at the free car park at the end of the road from Applethwaite, at GR 281254. The holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as golfing, cycling and fishing. The summit of Latrigg is not far away, but the path is steep and uneven. An easy family-friendly Wainwright to bag in Cumbria. Lonscale Crags - Cumbrian Way – Latrigg Car Park to Keswick Loop from Thornthwaite is an intermediate mountain bike ride. Easy and accessible, this short walk to the summit of a classic Lake District fell is the perfect day out. Ignore the purists who say you should walk Latrigg from Keswick, this is a lovely stroll for when you only have an hour, just fancy a leg stretch. It can get very busy so arrive early. Parking: Use pay & display car parks in town Distance: 3 miles with 950ft of climb Contacts: Sam Stead. A convenient starting point is the rough car park at the end of the Gale Gill road behind Latrigg. The car park is at the end of the narrow road. The route drops slightly downhill until a junction with a public footpath, where there is a fingerpost. Parking is free. NY267241 Join the bridleway and follow it as it climbs steadily across the flanks of Latrigg and Mallen Dodd, all the way up to Latrigg Car Park. Our walk up to Latrigg was misty and damp but our moods didn’t wander. There are directions from here to Latrigg … The easiest way is to park at the end of Gale Road, from where the summit is a simple 10‑minute stroll on grass, the most accessible of all the 214 Wainwrights. If you take a look at the route map you can see that there is a car park just to the north of Latrigg and from there it is just a few minutes walk to the summit. Detailed maps and GPS navigation for the mountain bike ride: "Lonscale Crags - Cumbrian Way – Latrigg Car Park to Keswick Loop from Keswick" 02:30 h 28.7 km Hike routes can be mapped or uploaded from GPS devices. Hints/tips: Where to start? So to this fine walk. Latrigg, near Keswick. Lonscale Fell, Little Man, Skiddaw & Bakestall from Latrigg Car Park. I have always wanted to ascend both of these 'Wainwrights' and to walk them together seemed a good idea. Perhaps one of the most popular with it being so close to the nearby town of Keswick. Latrigg, near Keswick. Walk: Latrigg, Cumbria. During the Winter months Gale Road can be affected by ice and the alterative to parking at the car park at the top is to park at the parking spaces opposite Underscar Manor Hotel, here you will find parking for up to six cars, parking is free. Latrigg car park which holds about 15 cars. Dubwath Silver Meadows and Ouse Bridge, 44 - High Tilberthwaite to Little Langdale and Slater Bridge, What to wear and take on a Lake District walk, Book your School trip to the Lake District. 19. Route. You need to retrace your route to get back to the car park. The steepest part of the climb beckons, with a 1:7 gradient for 150 metres. A convenient starting point is the rough car park at the end of the Gale Gill road behind Latrigg. ... From Keswick, take the A591 to Carlisle. Go through the gate at the top of the car park and immediately turn right through a second gate signposted Limited Mobility Path Latrigg Viewpoint. Car Park: 967: NY28085: 25335 : There really is very little to say about this route it is very “straight-line-ish” and easy. Keswick, Lake District. Go through the gate at the top of the car park and immediately turn right through a second gate signposted Limited Mobility Path Latrigg Viewpoint. By staying safe and staying local you can help reduce the pressure on our emergency services. 6. Check how the coronavirus rules affect the Lake District National Park, Route type: For some. Latrigg Car Park to Mount Skiddaw and back - Distance: 9.92 km - Elevation: 610 hm - Location: Keswick / England / U.K. - Wandermap is one of the largest collections of hike routes on the web. Be prepared to have your breath taken away as the views of Derwentwater and the Borrowdale valley unfold. The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here. Start/Finish. Latrigg car park which holds about 15 cars. There are directions from here to Latrigg … Detailed maps and GPS navigation for the mountain bike ride: "Lonscale Crags - Cumbrian Way – Latrigg Car Park to Keswick Loop from Keswick" 02:30 h 28.7 km Start/Finish. The path to Latrigg Fell summit starts from the car park at the head of Gale Road and is signposted. Quick stroll up from the Underskiddaw car park in a brief dry spell on a very wet day. clyoung: 11/08/2019: From Latrigg car park up the direct path. Camped by the summit with fine views on a clear night. With JT and HT. Sprog: 21/06/2019 It was wonderful for multiple reasons… free car parking, parking close to the summit, 360 degree views, glorious sunshine and snow! See this Tour and others like it, or plan your own with komoot! Lonscale Crags - Cumbrian Way – Latrigg Car Park to Keswick Loop from Keswick is an intermediate mountain bike ride. There is a resting place as the gradient eases to 1:10. Follow Brundholme Road for 500m to the start of a bridleway on the right. Last time it was busy on the verges so I parked beyond the gate along with a few others and it was ok. This car park is commonly used as the starting p… NY281253). The path to Latrigg Fell summit starts from the car park at the head of Gale Road and is signposted. From the roundabout outside Keswick where the A66 and A591 (for Carlisle) roads cross, take the Carlisle road and take the first right turn which is … Latrigg. The view from the top of Latrigg was stunning, comprising the whole of Keswick, Derwent Water and large chunks of the rest of the Lake District ... quickly took us back into Keswick and we then walked through Fitz Park back to the car. The easiest way is to park at the end of Gale Road, from where the summit is a simple 10-minute stroll on grass, the most accessible of all the 214 'Wainwrights'. 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