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This short walk in the little-visited south-western corner of the Lake District is easy to reach as it starts from the A595. It follows Whitecombe Beck up the steep-sided, tranquil, green valley where views improve with every step. From the lonely summit of Stoupdale Head, a wander across the rugged Whitecombe Moss plateau is followed by a smooth descent, broken only by a detour to the stylishly sharp ridge of White Hall Knott. The larger neighbouring hill, Black Combe, stands to the west and blocks views of the nearby Irish Sea, but the endless golden Duddon Sands can be seen stretching away to the south.

5 miles, 8 km, 447m ascent, 2 – 4 hours. Millom

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