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6 Hindscarth & Dale Head Lake District ENGLAND

16.6km/10 miles/6 hours

Ascent 1082m/3550ft

Norman Hadley argues Hindscarth really deserves a dedicated ascent

THE NEWLANDS triptych of Dalehead, Hindscarth and Robinson forms a familiar backdrop looking south from the Vale of Keswick. In particular, the conical of Scope End stands as a spectacular bookend to Hindscarth’s northern ridge. This is the key to our ascent and every step is a pleasure, with delight to be found both

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