Ravenglass — Wasdale Head
Ravwas two
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By Lakes11 on 11 May 2021
Description
A beautiful route taking in pubs and the old mill in Boot and a stunning entrance into the Wasdale valley. Whilst the route section from Boot onwards is across open fell, the biggest hazard faced on the route is of the walker getting wet and muddy (depending on weather conditions)
A beautiful route taking in pubs and the old mill in Boot and a stunning entrance into the Wasdale valley. Whilst the route section from Boot onwards is across open fell, the biggest hazard faced on the route is of the walker getting wet and muddy (depending on weather conditions)
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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Facilities
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient East: no data
The steepest uphill gradient West: no data
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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Terrain
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5.0% of the route is on roads (1)
There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night
5.0% of the route is paved (1)
20.0% of the route is muddy (1)
30.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Ravenglass
Grid Ref
SD0840496449
Lat / Lon
54.35532° / -3.41089°
Easting / Northing
308,404E / 496,449N
What3Words
winners.sobbed.spouse
Wasdale Head
Grid Ref
NY1867108727
Lat / Lon
54.46738° / -3.25633°
Easting / Northing
318,671E / 508,727N
What3Words
waters.feuds.span
Ravenglass | |
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Grid Ref | SD0840496449 |
Lat / Lon | 54.35532° / -3.41089° |
Easting / Northing | 308,404E / 496,449N |
What3Words | winners.sobbed.spouse |
Wasdale Head | |
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Grid Ref | NY1867108727 |
Lat / Lon | 54.46738° / -3.25633° |
Easting / Northing | 318,671E / 508,727N |
What3Words | waters.feuds.span |
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