Barbon and Casterton

Jim Grindle

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The walk joins two villages in the Lune Valley by climbing from Barbon to the summit of Barbon Fell and then dropping to Casterton in the valley, where field-paths and a riverside walk lead back to the start.

Although there is quite a height gain, the climbing is for the most part very gradual and on good tracks, which makes for easier going.

The initial ascent is through a wood filled with bluebells in spring and accompanied by Barbon Beck, while the same beck is followed at the end along the edge of a golf course. From the summit and on much of the descent, the profile of the Lake District fills the skyline.

England - North England - Cumbria - North Pennines

Features

Birds, Butterflies, Church, Flowers, Food Shop, Gift Shop, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Play Area, Pub, Public Transport, Restaurant, River, Waterfall, Wildlife, Woodland

26/11/2011 - Barbara Howcroft

Did this walk on 19,Nov,2011. The sun was shining, we enjoyed the walk. Very dog friendy. All the climbing is in the first half of the walk. Great views from the tops. Barbara, Jeff, Kathryn, and Millie "the dog". We seem to like following in Jim Grindle`s footsteps.