Hawkshead village

Explore the historic village of Hawkshead.


Distance    Distance: 3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Ascent    Ascent: 85 metres
Route Grade    Route grade: 18 (equivalent to )
Time to allow    Time to allow: From 1h 15m to 2h 15m
Starting Point    Starting point: YHA Hawkshead Start Point
               Grid reference: SD 354 966
               What3Words: /// frantic.handrail.indulgent
End Point    End point: , to YHA Hawkshead
Region    Region:
Type of walk    Type of walk:
National Park and National Landscapes    National Parks & National Landscapes:

Wheelchair accessible    Wheelchair accessible:  Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible    Pushchair accessible:  Not pushchair accessible
Stiles    Stile free:  Not stile free
Seats    Seats on route:  Seats on route
Toilets    Toilets:   Toilets on route
Touch Free    Touch free:  Not a touch free route
Touch Food and Drink    Food and Drink: , ,   Food and drink on route


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YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL07) English Lakes - South-eastern area







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