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| Bleaberry Haws and Walna Scar from Torver |
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"The English Lakes - South Western Area" THE CONISTON FELLS - Walk 7 Pathless rough ascent from Torver High Common - EXPERIENCED WALKERS ONLY |
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Torver At Junction of A593 & A5084 take track on right hand side
of pub. Follow track through fields, straight ahead at SD282944, and then
left round a house through woods to open moor. Follow waymark over
stepping stones in bog. After wall turn left on faint path (SW) for the
summit of Torver High Common ("Banks" on map)
SD 269941 Torver High Common ("Banks") Head North and descend into the deep valley in front of Bleaberry Haws. There is a large dyke (unknown antiquity) which you can follow down then up Bleaberry Haws turning left on the shoulder to summit (SD 266946). From summit pick your way NW carefully over rough ground and past crags to White Maiden (SD 254957). About half way up stone wall on left can be followed to summit. Head NNW on easy level ground for highest point of Walna Scar. SD 258963 Walna Scar Descend NE to Walna Scar Road and follow right descending to more level ground, and crossing Cove Bridge. At SD 274964 turn right to Torver. Pass through slate quarries following "Torver" sign right at end. Follow clear mine track then minor road past Scar Head farm to A593, where you turn right for the short walk into Torver. |
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Please follow the Country Code and remember the following safety advice:
Take and wear sensible clothing
Take a good map and compass
Take a whistle and first aid kit
Tell someone where you are going
Don't go in bad weather
Stay on the path
Beware of mines and quarries.
More details in SAFETY
ON THE FELLS
There are full details, a sketch map, and many photographs of this walk on "The Coniston Fells" CD-ROM |
There is also a set of laminated walks cards (15 walks) available for the Coniston Fells area |
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15 Walks
Interactive Maps
Walk Printouts
Photo Gallery
Coniston Copper
Coniston Slate
Local History
The Old Railway
Donald Campbell |
Wild Flowers
Local Attractions
Place Name Roots
Towns and Villages
Tourist Informatrion
Safety on the Fells
The Country Code
Optional Music |
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