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Route Essentials

Walk Route: Shap - Kirkby Stephen

Duration: 1 day

Miles: 20 (32km)

Route Overview

The terrain on this part of the route is a limestone plateau and points of interest are found in the primitive and prehistoric settlements evidenced by stone circles and earthworks of old settlements. This part of the route also offers splendid views including Mallerstang Edge, Wild Boar Fell and the Howgill Fells before reaching the small village of Kirkby Stephen.

The Wainwright Society: www.wainwright.org.uk

Route Information

Detailed route information
Time/Effort: 5 out of 5
Navigation: 2 out of 5
Technicality: 2 out of 5
OS map: OS Explorer OL5 & OL19

Route Map

  • Start pointStart point: (near Shap)
  • End pointEnd point: