Duddon Valley

Coniston, Hawkshead & Duddon · Valley

The Duddon Valley — Dunnerdale — was Wordsworth’s favourite, a wild southern trough of river, farms and high passes (Wrynose, Hardknott, Birker Fell). It has no lake to crowd the car parks, whic...

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About Duddon Valley

The Duddon Valley — Dunnerdale — was Wordsworth’s favourite, a wild southern trough of river, farms and high passes (Wrynose, Hardknott, Birker Fell). It has no lake to crowd the car parks, which is why it stays itself.

Seathwaite, Ulpha and Cockley Beck are the names on the map; Harter Fell and the Stile End ridges are the walking.

Famous for

  • Wordsworth’s Duddon sonnets
  • Wrynose and Hardknott passes
  • One of the quietest major valleys
  • Newfield Inn at Seathwaite

Fells & mountains

  • Harter Fell
  • Caw
  • Green Crag
  • Grey Friar
  • Dow Crag

Walks from here

  • The valley’s signature mountain; rocky, characterful, sea views.

  • River Duddon stepping stones 1–2 hrs

    Gorges and pools; swim if the water is kind.

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Ulpha village
01 Sep

Ulpha village

Duddon stepping stones and Ulpha fell. Dates can shift year to year - always confirm times, tickets ...

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