Indy roams around Whinlatter forest on a 'no peaks' half-day stroll

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Whinlatter Forest [NW]

INDY Sep 02, 2024 Braithwaite, Whinlatter Forest, Thornthwaite

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Distance 10.38 km, Time 3.42 h, Total Ascent 558 m Imperial | Metric

INDY SAYS: Walking through the woods made a nice change. And lots of places to splash in the water.

The weather hasn't been in our favour, so we change plans and take a pleasant stroll through Whinlatter forest.
The first part of this walk is quite a steep pull up Kinn from Braithwaite, before we swing North into the forest.
The clouds are low, but here it is atmospheric amongst the trees.

Whinlatter Forest - Image 2, Sep 02, 2024

Low clouds

Whinlatter Forest - Image 3, Sep 02, 2024

Direction of Thornthwaite, alongside a beck

Whinlatter Forest - Image 4, Sep 02, 2024

Indy soaks in the atmosphere

Whinlatter Forest - Image 5, Sep 02, 2024

A solid bank of low cloud - no views from Skiddaw today!

Start: Braithwaite
1) Buses from Keswick to Braithwaite<br> 2) Car parking in Braithwaite village and in the school during holiday periods

Route
Braithwaite, Whinlatter Forest, Thornthwaite Distance 10.38 km, Time 3.42 h, Total Ascent 558 m

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Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless otherwise indicated.
Distance, Hike Time and Total Ascent as supplied by OS. Image shows planned route.

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