Latrigg
2km there and back on the made path · Steep at first, 1:7 for 150 metres elevation
About
The small fell directly above the town, under Skiddaw. The National Park Authority's limited-mobility path starts from the car park at the head of Gale Road and is 1km each way: steep at first, 1:7 for 150 metres, then easing to a bench on a small plateau with the view over Keswick, Derwentwater and Borrowdale. On a clear day the Authority says Scafell Pike, Great End and Great Gable are all in sight at the head of Borrowdale, with Helvellyn to the left. The summit is a short way further on a steeper, uneven path. There are no toilets on the walk; the nearest are in town.
Highlights
- ✓View over Keswick and Derwentwater
- ✓Skiddaw and the western end of Blencathra in view
- ✓Short, if steep
Tips
- →The car park is at the head of Gale Road, reached from the A591 via Applethwaite or Ormathwaite.
- →Not recommended for people pushing their own wheelchairs because of the gradient, the Authority says.
- →A good sunset walk; bring a torch for the way down.
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