Castle Crag from Rosthwaite walking and hiking route
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Walk Instructions
Castle Crag is the tiniest of all the
Wainwrights. This small, tree covered
lump still packs a punch but your efforts
are rewarded when you reach the top.
Start Point: Roshthwaite National Trust Car Park, CA12 5XB
1. From the car park in Rosthwaite head into the village past
the farms and follow the Cumbria Way towards the river.
2. Follow the river and cross the stone bridge. Continue to
follow the river using the Cumbria Way footpath. The peak
to your left is Castle Crag, but this journey heads around the
front first.
3. Enjoy the riverside views and explore the caves as you walk
past. Milican Dalton, the ‘Professor of Adventure’ used to
live in these caves during the summer months. Stay on the
main path, following signs for Grange at this time.
4. As the river bends to the left you’ll head through a wide
gate and then get to a path junction. Turn left here and
start heading back southwards. Follow this rugged path
until you see a path break off leftwards toward a high wall.
Take this path.
5. Now on the ascent of Castle Crag, follow the obvious
upward trending paths through the slate to the amazing
summit.
6. To descend there are a few options. First descend to the
flattening below the slate paths and cross the wall directly
ahead. Follow the path that trends left and downward to
re-join the Cumbria Way. Follow this back to Rosthwaite.
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Disclaimer: This route was correct at time of writing. However, alterations can happen if development or boundary changes occur, and there is no guarantee of permanent access. These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that neither HPB Management Limited nor any other person connected with Holiday Property Bond is responsible for the safety or wellbeing of those following the routes as described. It is walkers' own responsibility to be adequately prepared and equipped for the level of walk and the weather conditions and to assess the safety and accessibility of the walk.
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