Rosside via Gill Banks

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This moderate walk (with a number of stiles) starts and finishes alongside the Gill, which in the past was the main source of power to the towns various mills. In the field above Old Hall Farm you get the wonderful view of Ulverston Canal seemingly cutting the town in two. The quiet village of Rosside seems a world away from the nearby town.

Start/Finish: The Gill car park
Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km)
Ascent: 430ft.  (130m)
Difficulty: Hard (due to many stiles in poor condition)
Accessibility: No