Hampsfell Hospice from Grange-over-Sands

At a Glance

Distance

7.5 km (4.7 miles)

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

2 hr 30 min

Walk Type

Woodland, Historic, Heathland

Route Type

Circular

Off Lead Potential

Moderate

Livestock Risk

Moderate

Facilities

Cafes, shops and public toilets in Grange-over-Sands and on the promenade; nothing on the fell.

Parking

Pay and display car park beyond the park in the centre of Grange-over-Sands; Windermere Road pay and display as an alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Hampsfell Hospice from Grange-over-Sands dog friendly?

  Yes, Hampsfell Hospice from Grange-over-Sands scores 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness. It is all on public paths and access land, the woodland gives shade and the open top gives dogs room to roam. The score reflects the sheep grazing on the fell, which means a lead for part of the walk, and several stone and ladder stiles that are awkward for larger dogs.

• Can dogs be off lead at Hampsfell Hospice from Grange-over-Sands?

  Partly. In Eggerslack Wood and on the open limestone top there is moderate off-lead potential for a dog with reliable recall, but sheep graze Hampsfell and roe deer live in the woods, so keep your dog close and put the lead on whenever stock is in sight. The return through Grange uses residential roads and the promenade, where a lead is needed.

• What should I know before visiting Hampsfell Hospice from Grange-over-Sands with my dog?

  The route has several wall stiles and ladder stiles, so be ready to lift a larger dog or look for gaps and gates. There is no water on the upper part, so carry some. Parking in Grange is pay and display, with cafes and public toilets near the promenade. The Hospice is open to shelter in, and its view indicator names the fells and landmarks in sight.

Pay and display car park by the park, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7DH

54.1913, -2.9088