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Walk Cat Bells from Gutherscale near Portinscale., Cumbria

Walk Cat Bells from Gutherscale near Portinscale.

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Here is a popular family-friendly Lake District climb offering views over Derwentwater, the Newlands Valley and many surrounding fells.

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CatbellsA popular family climb offering views over Derwentwater and the Newlands Valley.
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DerwentwaterA lake seen from the summit, one of the main views on the walk.

The route

Distance7 km
Walking≈ 2 h 13
Running≈ 1 h 02
Climb↑ 401 m
RouteCircular

A 7 km circular route from Portinscale to walk, run or cycle, with 401 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 401 m in total

Before you go

StartGutherscale, Portinscale, CA12 5UEOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingPark at Gutherscale in the Newlands Valley (GR NY246211) at a small carpark between Hawse End and Skelgill.

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