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Talkin Fell from Castle Carrock

By Dave Roberts   

on February 21, 2015    5/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, North Pennines

Talkin Fell from Castle Carrock

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

6.92 km

Ascent

248 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Talkin Fell from Castle Carrock Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Talkin Fell from Castle Carrock

Talkin Fell is a short walk from near Castle Carrock on the edge of the North Pennines AONB. There are excellent views from the summit across to the Lakes, and some interesting cairns to boot.

The name’s the same as ‘talcen’ in Welsh meaning  ‘brow’ or rock face, and is a throwback to when this area spoke Cumbric; a close relation to Old Welsh.

On a clear day the panorama from the top of Talkin Fell is probably one of the best you’ll get for the effort involved in getting there.

Click here to view the full description and download the an excellent route leaflet in a new window (external site).

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
6.92 km 248 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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