1.6 km away
Bowscale Fell via Bowscale Tarn
This northernmost summit of the Blencathra range has a hidden scenic corner, the high glacial bowl of Bowscale Tarn.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 289 m
- Descent
- 461 m
Lingy - Great Calva, Knott, High Pike & Carrock Fell
Lake District National Park
River Caldew - Wiley Gill - Great Calva - Knott - Great Lingy Hut - High Pike - Carrock Fell - Drygill Head - Great Lingy Hut - Arm P' Grain - Carrock Wolframite Mine - Grainsgill Beck - River Caldew
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 831 m
- Descent
- 831 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 295 m
- High Point
- 708 m
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 295 m to the maximum altitude of 708 m, the route covers 20 km, 831 vertical metres of ascent and 831 vertical metres of descent.
Description
River Caldew - Wiley Gill - Great Calva - Knott - Great Lingy Hut - High Pike - Carrock Fell - Drygill Head - Great Lingy Hut - Arm O' Grain - Carrock Wolframite Mine - Grainsgill Beck - River Caldew
Difficulty
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.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Water features
Similar routes nearby
4.2 km away
Blencathra via Bannerdale Crags East Ridge
A less-trodden ascent to Blencathra.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 842 m
- Descent
- 843 m
6 km away
Blencathra's Classic Ridges
Blencathra is not only one of the oldest mountains in Lakeland, it’s one of the finest too.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 673 m
7.3 km away
Bob Graham Round: 2 Threlkeld to Dunmail
A broad ridge provides easy peak bagging but with a sting of a series of big ascents and descents towards the end.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
8.3 km away
Skiddaw: Up the Quiet Side
For a completely different day out head round to the hill's wilder northeastern side, where the wide open spaces of the Skiddaw Forest have plenty to offer lovers of remote country.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 745 m
- Descent
- 582 m
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Guidebooks in this area
9 routes · Hiking
10 Spectacular Hikes in the UK
6 routes · Hiking
8 Picturesque Hikes around Keswick
5 routes · Hiking
Run or Hike the Iconic Bob Graham Round
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