Buttermere - Old Dungeon Ghyll
Hiking Difficult
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between March and October. From a low point of 97 m to the maximum altitude of 971 m, the route covers 29 km, 2387 vertical metres of ascent and 2402 vertical metres of descent.
Buttermere - Red Pike - High Stile - High Crag - Haystacks - Green Gable - Great Gable - Lingmell - Scafell Pike - Great End - Esk Pike - Bowfell - Old Dungeon Ghyll
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Away from help but easily accessed.
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