Distance

10.7 km total

Elevation

130 m start

Vertical

490 m gain

Time

3 hr 30 min total

From Waterend, near Loweswater. Ascent through Holme Wood past Holme Force, then up the north ridge. Descent via Holme Wood to the lakeside path. With ALT. A fine sunny day, but a chilly westerly wind.

Obstacles

none

Key gear

trekking poles, GPS device