Cat Bells and High Spy Summit walk

A walk over Cat Bells to High Spy; returning along the banks of Derwentwater via Castle Crag and High Hows Wood.
Rating

Location

Country : England
County/Region : Cumberland
Postcode : CA12 5UE (approx. location)
GPS Position : -3.16679 Lon | 54.58000 Lat
Get Directions Download GPX Route

Grade

Demanding circular walk

Distance : 16.56km / 10.3 miles
Ascent : 831m / 2726ft
Descent : 833m / 2733ft

This walking route has been tracked using a GPS device.

Path towards Cat Bells peak
View of Derwent Water & Skiddaw
Track through Rigghead Slate Quarry
Cairn at the summit of High Spy
Path passing Castle Crag
View of the ferry on Derwent Water

Comments

Posted on .
The route up to Cat Bells was very popular but beyond that it was much quieter. There were a couple of short soggy areas to be aware of, after the rain, but mainly good paths. Another great walk in the lakes 👍

Written by Chris

Please login to leave comments.

Login