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Run Astley's Plantation route from Backbarrow., Cumbria

Run Astley's Plantation route from Backbarrow.

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Here is a Lake District outing offering wide views over Windermere and the surrounding fells, climbing to the top of Gummers How and passing through woodland.

Along the way

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Gummers HowA summit climbed on this Lake District walk, with wide views over Lake Windermere and the fells.
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Astley's PlantationA woodland passed through on the walk from Backbarrow.
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Lake WindermereSeen from the high ground, offering fine views across the water and surrounding fells.

The route

Distance12.5 km
Running≈ 1 h 34
Cycling≈ 1 h 10
Climb↑ 380 m
RouteCircular

A 12.5 km circular route from Backbarrow to run or cycle, with 380 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 380 m in total

Before you go

StartGummers How, Backbarrow, LA12 8NPOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingFrom the car park at Astley's Plantation take the permitted path north toward Gummer's How.

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