Walla Crag

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Route: Castlerigg, Rakefoot, Brockle Beck, Walla Crag, Brockle Beck, Castlerigg

Date: 26/05/2015
From: Castlerigg

Parking: Castlerigg Campsite
Start Point: Castlerigg Campsite
Region: Central Fells

Route length: 2.2 miles (3.5 km)
Time taken: 00:56
Average speed: 2.4 mph
Ascent: 191m
Descent: 202m

Wainwrights on this walk:
Walla Crag (379m)

Other Summits: None

Other points of interest: None

From the Castlerigg campsite, Walla Crag is a mere half hours walk, straight from the tent following the road to Rakefoot and along the drystone wall to the summit. It’s a small outcrop with fine views; here are a few photos from an evening sojourn.