8 m away
Bowfell and Crinkle Crags
This Cumbrian crowd-pleaser is an oldie, but a goodie.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 956 m
- Descent
- 924 m
Pike of Blisco, Crinkle Crags & Bowfell
Lake District National Park
Pike of Blisco, Cold Pike, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 96 m
- High Point
- 896 m
- Gradient
- 17˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between March and November. From a low point of 96 m to the maximum altitude of 896 m, the route covers 17 km, 1288 vertical metres of ascent and 1289 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Old Dungeon Ghyll, along Oxendale Beck, ascend via Browney Gill to Pike of Blisco, on to Cold Pike, then along Crinkle Crags, final summit Bowfell via Climbers Traverse, descend via The Band, car park at Old Dungeon Ghyll
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
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
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
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- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 714 m
- Descent
- 718 m
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- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 342 m
- Descent
- 343 m
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Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Ascent
- 432 m
- Descent
- 449 m
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Seat Sandal and St Sunday Crag
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- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 810 m
- Descent
- 194 m
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Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
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Scafell Pike and Great End by the Corridor Route
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Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 931 m
- Descent
- 969 m
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Rydal Cave and Water Loop
Circumnavigate a beautiful little lake and visit one of the Lake District's most famous manmade landmarks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 109 m
- Descent
- 111 m
8 km away
Black Moss Pot
A beautiful walk to an exceptional wild swimming spot
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 115 m
- Descent
- 115 m
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The Eskdale Round
Taking in the major fells that ring the head of Eskdale, this round includes many of the highest, most interesting and most popular peaks in England, allowing the walker to fully enjoy this wonderful corner of the Lake District.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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Guidebooks in this area
9 routes · Hiking
10 Spectacular Hikes in the UK
5 routes · Hiking
Run or Hike the Iconic Bob Graham Round
5 routes · Hiking
5 Beautiful Hikes from Ambleside
7 routes · Hiking
Explore the Peaks and Pubs of the English Lake District
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