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11 July 2026 – Cross Fell: 150th Anniversary Walk – RESERVATION ONLY – (PLACES FOR THIS WALK HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED).

Name: 11 July 2026 – Cross Fell: 150th Anniversary Walk – RESERVATION ONLY – (PLACES FOR THIS WALK HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED).
Start: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-11T23:59:59+00:00

July 11, 2026

11 July 2026 – Cross Fell: 150th Anniversary Walk – RESERVATION ONLY

The high point of the FoSCL year! Celebrate the 150th anniversary with this special FoSCL walk over Cross Fell. The route will start from Kirkland and finish in Dufton, taking in the finest upland scenery in the North Pennines.

Arrive: Langwathby 10:01 Depart: Appleby 19:06

Route: Langwathby to Kirkland by mini buses. Kirkland, Cross Fell, Little Dun Fell, Great Dun Fell, Knock Old Man, Dufton. Dufton to Appleby by mini buses.

Distance: 13m / 21km

Please note: This walk has limited places. Minibus transport will be provided at a cost of £10 return per person (payable in cash on the day).
Advance booking is essential as numbers are limited. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Email guidedwalks@settle-carlisle.com to book and we will send confirmation of a seat on the minibuses

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Theme: Full Day Walk
Distance: 13m/21km

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