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Shap to Kirkby Stephen
Type:Walking Route
Cumbria, CA10 2DA
About
The terrain on this part of the route is a limestone plateau and points of interest are found in the primitive and prehistoric settlements evidenced by stone circles and earthworks of old settlements. This part of the route also offers splendid views including Mallerstang Edge, Wild Boar Fell and the Howgill Fells before reaching the small village of Kirkby Stephen.The Wainwright Society: www.wainwright.org.uk
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Routes
- Description of route - Shap - Kirkby Stephen
- Length of route (miles) - 20
- Typical duration of route - 1 day
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Shap, PenrithThe village of Shap consists mainly of two long lines of grey stone houses, many dating from the 18th century. The area around Shap was settled in Neolithic times, and there are several stone circles, and other standing stones nearby.
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