Great Asby Scar

Great Asby Scar, Cumbria, England

12.54KM

7.8MILES

Great Asby ScarNational Nature Reserve, near Orton is known for its limestone pavement. This walk takes in the Scar itself as well as areas of Tarn Moor and the Dales High Way.

26 Jun 2014

Some Hills

4hrs, 10min (2hrs, 40min)

Elevation: Max 407m, Min 256m, Gain 151m

Walking over the rocks

Plants growing in the cracks

Seed heads

View across the fields

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