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Skiddaw via Longside Edge
Type:Walking Route
Cumbria, CA12 4QG
About
A superb way to the summit of Skiddaw, which takes in the fine shapely ridge, Longside edge, that extends north from Carl Side and is separated from the main massif by the deep trench of Southerndale. From a distance the crest of Longside Edge looks deceptively narrow, suggesting that there may be some scrambling involved. Closer inspection reveals otherwise - the crest is exposed but walkable. Descent is down the steep grassy ridge that leads northeast to Bakestall and skirts Dead Crags to gain the access track by the impressive waterfall Whitewater Dash.Book Tickets
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Routes
- Length of route (miles) - 13
- Typical duration of route - 5 - 6 hours
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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From the M6 motorway, leave at the Penrith junction 40. Take the A66 signposted for Keswick, carry on past Keswick heading towards Cockermouth, once at a main roundabout take theA591 to Bassenthwaite.
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