Description
This route is the same as StaKen One, except that it follows the Dales Way from Staveley to Cowan Head, as suggested by Simoninthelakes
This route is the same as StaKen One, except that it follows the Dales Way from Staveley to Cowan Head, as suggested by Simoninthelakes
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 4
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (4)
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| Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. 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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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 23.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 27.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)
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Terrain
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55.0% of the route is on roads (1)
36.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
40.0% of the route is paved (1)
10.0% of the route is muddy (1)
15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
1.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Start and end points
Staveley
Grid Ref
SD4708998224
Lat / Lon
54.37676° / -2.81606°
Easting / Northing
347,089E / 498,224N
What3Words
limo.tadpole.tunes
Kendal
Grid Ref
SD5162592942
Lat / Lon
54.32975° / -2.74537°
Easting / Northing
351,625E / 492,942N
What3Words
songs.strut.wide
| Staveley | |
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| Grid Ref | SD4708998224 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.37676° / -2.81606° |
| Easting / Northing | 347,089E / 498,224N |
| What3Words | limo.tadpole.tunes |
| Kendal | |
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| Grid Ref | SD5162592942 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.32975° / -2.74537° |
| Easting / Northing | 351,625E / 492,942N |
| What3Words | songs.strut.wide |
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reviews
AwayO
10 May 2024A lovely walk, but three changes would mean the Kendal end is on paths rather than roads.
1. South of Bowston there is a path on the East side of the river, ending up on Hall road which then leads into Burneside.
2. South of Burneside there is a path just to the West of the road which continues until you turn Left, crossing the road to reach a path that goes through woodland to the Golf Course.
3. Crossing from the woodland the path continues to the river and then onwards along the river until opposite Mintsfeet you rejoin the road.
Hope that helps.
Paul Chilcott
01 Jan 2024December 2023. Direction: Staveley to Kendal.
This route follows the River Kent most of the way and what a superb route it is, following the Dales Way alongside the river for a good length of the route. Absolutely beautiful, even at this time of year ! The last stretch is a little bit of a trudge along the road into Kendal, but the sheer beauty of the earlier part more than makes up for it.
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Pete
14 Nov 2023A pleasant walk between Kendal and Staveley. Nearer to Kendal it is necessarily less pleasant but keep an eye out for the otters (very) occasionally seen along the river bank.
I agree it is more enjoyable to follow the river/Dales Way between Staveley and Cowan Head.
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Mary Oz
25 Nov 2021The route leaves Staveley on a path slightly separated from the road and next to the River Kent. It leaves the road just before the level crossing and follows the Dales Way alongside the river to Cowan Head. A bit of care is needed in places, as the path can be stony, with tree roots crossing it sometimes. The footpath can also flood after very heavy rain. There are a couple of ladder stiles and also a stone wall stile which is difficult to spot when leaving the first woods. This section is incredibly pretty and is generally easy to follow.
From Cowan Head it is B roads nearly all the way. Mostly these are paved, sometimes via a path separated from the road by a hedge. The route passes through Burneside, which apparently has toilets at the church, and has a station and a pub. The pub appeared to be closed when I passed it, but its website suggests it is normally open every day, including lunchtime. The walk into Kendal is nothing special, although the final riverside section is pleasant.
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