UKH

Above Ullswater, the shy side-valley of Glencoyne is not well known, and its principal habitation is the gloriously-named Seldom Seen. Yet this short loop is a doddle to access and provides two of the loveliest views in all Lakeland: the celebrated panorama from the wall below Brown Hills, and the eye-watering bird's-eye perspective over Glenridding from its Dodd. No less impressive, though more wild than beautiful, is an intimate appraisal of the cleft northern face of Catstycam from White Stones, that will stir the blood of any mountaineer.

9 miles, 14.50 km, 864m ascent, 4:30 – 5:30 hours. Glenridding

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