Uldale Plantation and Nannycatch gate

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A lovely moderate walk passing by the bottom of Udale plantation, nannycatch gate and the side of Flat Fell summit.

The descend from Udale Plantation to nannycatch path is steep and can be difficult for some walkers.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.57 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 476 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 486 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,079 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 610 ft
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Uldale

Description of the walk

Start: Car park at the end of the Nannycatch Rd, CA23 2ER, Cleator

(S/E) From the car park, take the large path on the right (when facing the forest) that goes through the forest. Continue straight on this large path slowly going up.

(1) At the big bend, turn left to leave the forest track and go towards the field. Pass the little stile (it has a dog gate) to walk up to the little summit. Once at the top continue straight on the small path going down. Be careful, this section is very steep.

(2) At the intersection with a large path, turn left to walk towards Nannycatch gate. Continue straight on this large path until reaching the gate.

(3) Pass the gate and turn left to continue on the large path in the middle of the valley between Flat Fell and Raven Crag. Continue straight on this large path until reaching the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 738 ft - Car park Nannycatch Rd
  2. 1 : mi 0.8 - alt. 1,040 ft - Leaving forest track, turn left towards the field
  3. 2 : mi 1.27 - alt. 646 ft - Turn left on the main path
  4. 3 : mi 1.45 - alt. 620 ft - Left on the main path
  5. S/E : mi 2.57 - alt. 745 ft - Car park Nannycatch Rd

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