Across the Mosses of the Caldew
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"Quiet lanes and farm tracks lead across the marshlands that line the River Caldew, in the shadow of Carrock Fell."
Walk directions
From the parking area, walk over the old bridge and up the grassy lane beyond to return to the road. Turn right and walk into the hamlet of Mosedale, passing the Quaker Friends Meeting House to the left with its ancient burial ground on the right (by the car park). Walk through the hamlet and opposite the last buildings (Mosedale End Farm) turn right, along a walled track signposted towards Hutton Roof.
Follow the track to a gate, beyond which it continues to the River Caldew. Cross by the footbridge and ascend the rough lane opposite, eventually to emerge at a T-junction with a minor road.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Minor roads, farm tracks and grassy paths, some muddy, 5 stiles
Landscape
- Open marshland valley and farmland surrounded by rough fells
Dog friendliness
- A few road sections and sheep in the fields means you will have your dog on lead more often than not
Parking
- Parking area on south side of the Caldew bridge in Mosedale, or in Friends Meeting House car park (donation)
Toilets en route
- None on route
About the walk
This is a boundary walk, in more ways than one. Driving towards the Lake District on the A66 from Penrith, you’ll barely notice the rise of the limestone uplands that form their white stone ‘polo mint’ around the core of the Lakeland fells. But as you enter the National Park, and drop down the bank...
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About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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