Downstream to Derwent
You'll find birds, wildlife, and plant life abundant on this one-way walk
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Downstream to Derwent Details
You'll find birds, wildlife, and plant life abundant on this one-way walk, which traces the Honister Gill stream from its source in the Honister Hause pass to the village of Grange. The walk begins at the National Trust parking lot in Honister Hause, descending into the village of Seatoller and into the oaky Johnny Wood to the banks of the River Derwent, and onward into Borrowdale. Once you get to Grange, you can take a local bus back up to the parking are where you started.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4.7 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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