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Loweswater - Starling Dodd

Lake District National Park

Loweswater car park - Burnbank Fell - Blake Fell - Gavel Fell - Hen Comb - Great Borne - Starling Dodd - Mellbreak - Loweswater car park

Hiking Moderate

Distance
21 km
Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
1.4 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
110 m
High Point
628 m
Gradient
15˚
Loweswater - Starling Dodd Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 110 m to the maximum altitude of 628 m, the route covers 21 km, 1364 vertical metres of ascent and 1364 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Loweswater car park - Burnbank Fell - Blake Fell - Gavel Fell - Hen Comb - Great Borne - Starling Dodd - Mellbreak - Loweswater car park

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

all year round

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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