Hutton Roof Crags Walk

Pavement occurs in a mosaic with woodland scrub grassland and heath.

Hutton roof crags walk.

Our prime annual event is the fell race and country fair every spring bank holiday saturday at the end of may. A 13 mile walk from arnside to kirkby lonsdale takes you over hutton roof crags. Eg the ramblers association produces a book called walks from the limestone link. Start from plain quarry car park 1 5 miles east of burton.

You could start the walk from here and follow the limestone link cumbria to the crags. I ve passed them numerous times on the way to the lakes and have had it in mind to visit them for a while now. Hutton roof crags is located a couple of miles west of kirkby lonsdale. There are many other possible walks around hutton roof newbiggin and sealford covered in many different books.

There are two types of people who climb farleton fell and hutton roof crags. The mosaic of woodland scrub grassland and heath coupled with splendid views make for an interesting and varied day out. Hutton roof crags is one of the most impressive areas of limestone habitat in britain and boast a site of special scientific interest sssi an sac 2 nnrs and an lnr. Those who are ticking summits and spend their time battling the thick gorse on its lower slopes and those who are there to appreciate the almost unique limestone scenery along both their long broad ridge.

This walk explores hutton roof crags and farleton knott which include some of the best limestone pavement in britain. The village of hutton roof is tucked away in south cumbria the other side of holmepark fell easily seen from the m6 motorway by junction 36. Hutton roof crags contains some of the best areas of limestone pavement in britain with a wealth of unusual plants and animals. This walk starts by climbing through the fine beech woodland of dalton crags.

Whilst hutton roof crags may not match the lake district in terms of scale and beauty it is the incredible mosaic of limestone pavements that spread throughout the area that make hutton roof a worthwhile visit. To extend your walking in the area you could pick up the lune valley ramble and enjoy a riverside stroll along the river lune.