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Carron Crag Walk


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.9/5)

About Carron Crag Walk

Climbing to Carron Crag, the highest point in Grizedale Forest Park at 314 metres, this circular trail offers fine panormaic views to the Lakeland Fells, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay.

How to get there:

Carron Crag Walk can be started from Grizedale Visitor Centre in Grizedale Forest Park. Hawkshead is the nearest town or village.

By Road:

From the North (unsuitable for coaches):

A591 to Ambleside, leave Ambleside A593 to Langdale/Coniston. First left B5286 to Hawkshead. Bypass Hawkshead follow B5286 south then first right at tourist sign "Theatre in the Forest", follow to Grizedale approx 2 miles.

From the South and all coaches:

M6 junction 36 take A591 first exit A590, Barrow follow A590 past Newby Bridge Havethwaite Crossroads, right turn, tourist sign "Grizedale Forest Park", follow signs for Satterthwaite/Grizedale north.

By Rail:

Grange over sands to the south and then bus or taxi. Windermere to the east then bus or taxi.

OS Grid Reference: SD336944
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

SUNRISE OVER GRIZEDALE FOREST

Grizedale Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
3 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 Hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:
Grizedale Visitor Centre

01229 860010
e-mail: grizedale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

We (4 adults and a dog) did this walk and it was great fun! We deviated off to other parts of the forest as well, but found our way to the top of the crag, even though it was raining by this time. The descent was even wetter but we had a lovely day out - much better than shopping and good for you too!!!! Dog was soaking wet but happy!! I can thoroughly recommend it!

Sue, 2/May/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

It was our 1st time here . I recommend this route , Brilliant views on a nice warm afternoon on the 1st of November 2011.

Rich and Liz, 1/Nov/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

Completed this walk on a lovely late summer afternoon. Let the kids (Aged 11 & 8) do the navigation and they loved spotting the sculptures along the way. This makes the walks more enjoyable for the young ones as it keeps them more occupied than a "normal" walk.

Paul, 22/Sep/2011
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