Plan your trip

WALK HERE

Turn to Walk 17 in this issue for a full route guide and map.

GETTING HERE

The walk begins from a minor road across Birker Fell, five miles east of Ravenglass. Nearest public transport is The Green train station on the

‘La’al Ratty’ heritage line (ravenglass-railway.co.uk), three miles down the lane from the start.

WHERE TO STAY & EAT

The King George IV Inn down in Eskdale (kinggeorge-eskdale.com, 01946 723407) has four self-catering apartments sleeping two to four people (three night minimum, from £68pn). They also serve food Wed-Sun including regional specialities like Cumbrian Tatie Pot (£11) and Cumberland ham with egg and chips (£14).

iMORE INFO

See visitlakedistrict. com or call Broughton tourist information centre on 01229 716115.