Troutbeck valley - the first car-free walk! |
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| This valley walk in the Lake District was where the idea for Car Free Walks came from! It's a long walk in, and I was on my own, so plenty of time to think, and I had even remembered a notebook! Enjoy one of the Lakes' peaceful, scenic valleys and practise your wild camping skills in this quiet spot (not a description that can be applied to all of the Lake District!) | ||
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| Country | England | |
| County | Cumbria | |
| National Park | Lake District | |
| Type of walk | Mountain (above 600m) | |
| Duration | Multi-day | |
| Type of Route | Linear | |
| Distance | 18.66km (11.59 miles) (roughly) | |
| Overnight stays | 1 | |
| Accessibility | Unsuitable for
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| Start | Windermere train station, OS Grid: SD414987 |
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| Finish | Ambleside bus stop, OS Grid: SD376045 |
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| Submitted by | Timwoods on 25 July 2007 |
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This was near where I grew up - a great spot for walking, especially in springtime. Remember to for...
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