Really challenging walk, we did the full loop it took us 9hrs including stops/photos etc. I would have given it 5 stars but there seemed to be a sign badge missing at SIDE FARM, see my picture, we went right (correct for clockwise route) instead of left which added 2 miles onto the walk after we noticed our mistake. We found from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding the easier side and more signage. Saying that heading back to Pooley as long as the water is on your left you can’t go wrong, just remember and turn LEFT at Side Farm, I did have a map but we innocently trusted the sign. Very up and down the way back near 3000ft of elevation over the 22 miles.
22.5 miles anti clockwise from Pooley Bridge, 10am till 19:15pm.
Normal distance about 20 miles.