Indy climbs the easy fell of Barrow after a long drive to the Lakes

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Barrow Wander [NW]

INDY Aug 31, 2024 Braithwaite, Barrow
Distance 6.48 km, Time 2.27 h, Total Ascent 417 m Imperial | MetricWainwright Pictorial Guide: The North Western Fells

INDY SAYS: I like Barrow, easy on the feet. And lots of water around as well. I also love Serrano Ham. And olives. And crisps.

After the long journey we decide to climb Barrow rather than Latrigg and park up in Braithwaite. The heather is in bloom and we roam around the fell for a while

Start point, map and route information at bottom of page

Driving to The Lakes, it's a long route but hopefully we'll have the energy for a short walk when we arrive

The famous image of Blencathra (Saddleback) as you approach Keswick from Penrith

The usual track from Braithwaite, Causey Pike in the background

The heather is in full flower

Straight into a small stream for Indy, she's been cooped up in the car for 6+ hrs

Nothing like a cool, fresh, drink!

Derwent Water and Catbells from the side

Man and dog shadow puppets

Skiddaw massif and Braithwaite from Barrow

The 'side' of Barrow, leads to Uzzicar/Stoneycroft

Do all dogs do this?

Nothing like a cool, fresh, drink!

Start:
1) Buses from Keswick to Braithwaite
2) Car parking in Braithwaite village and in the school during holiday periods
Route:
Braithwaite, Barrow Distance 6.48 km, Time 2.27 h, Total Ascent 417 m
Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless mentioned otherwise.
Km, hike time and metres of ascent as supplied by OS. Planned route

Route Map and Details

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