Grasmere (Jacks Rake round)
Hiking Severe
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between March and October. From a low point of 66 m to the maximum altitude of 761 m, the route covers 21 km, 1102 vertical metres of ascent and 1102 vertical metres of descent.
Red Bank Road - Silver How - Blea Rigg - Jack's Rake - Pavey Ark - Harrison Stickle - Loft Crag - Pike O'Stickle - Thunacar Knott - High Raise - Sergeant Man - Tarn Crag - Easedale Tarn - Sourmilk Gill - Easedale Waterfall - Red Bank Road
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Away from help but easily accessed.
2.5 km away
A short family-friendly walk from Grasmere's Town Head, taking in a beautiful valley and an easy ridge to a classic Lakeland micro-summit, which feels much higher than its on-paper altitude suggests.
Moderate Hiking
2.7 km away
The short route described here is ideal either as a half-day family adventure, or a quick blast between showers.
Easy Hiking
3 km away
Circumnavigate a beautiful little lake and visit one of the Lake District's most famous manmade landmarks.
Moderate Hiking
3.8 km away
An excellent walk taking in an unusual combination of hills, and full of interest all the way.
Moderate Hiking
4.2 km away
This classic route has it all and is justly popular but don’t let the crowds put you off; wait until later in the day and there’s a good chance you’ll have it to yourself!
Extreme Hiking
4.3 km away
The second half of this route takes in much of the roughest ground in the Lake District and you need the fell craft of a goat to keep up a good pace.
Extreme Hiking
4.8 km away
This celebrated round packs a lot into its ten and a half miles, giving easy striding and ever-improving vistas culminating on one of the best-loved peaks in Lakeland.
Difficult Hiking
5.1 km away
This Cumbrian crowd-pleaser is an oldie, but a goodie.
Severe Hiking
8.5 km away
Overwhelming popularity cannot diminish the spectacular class of England’s finest ridge walking horseshoe, a circuit of the chiseled crests cupping the Red Tarn cove.
Severe Hiking
9.7 km away
A beautiful walk to an exceptional wild swimming spot
Moderate Hiking
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