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.
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Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 9 miles (14.50 km)
Total ascent: 864m
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 hours (Walking)
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Additional Information
Start Glenridding, NY386179; Finish , NY386179
Nearest town:
Glenridding
Terrain:
Largely easy and grassy but some steep rock-and-heather on the descent from Heron Pike
Seasonal variations:
In winter, pack appropriate to 800m altitude and expect challenging conditions on the Heron Pike descent.
Weather and Hill Conditions: mwis: Lake District – Met Office: Lake District
Public transport:
The 508 bus or the Glenridding steamer can get you close to the start.
Guidebooks:
Wainwright, Eastern Fells
Maps:
OS Explorer OL5 (1:25,000), Harvey/BMC Lake District (1:40,000), OS Landranger 90 (1:50,000)
Directory Listings:
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Tourist info:
Ullswater (017684 82414); Pooley Bridge (017684 86530); Grasmere (015394 35245)
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