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Red Screes

Lake District National Park

Sykeside Campsite - Middle Dodd - Red Screes - Little Hart Crag - High Hartsop Dodd - Sykeside campsite

Hiking Moderate

Distance
9.6 km
Ascent
762 m
Descent
762 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
160 m
High Point
769 m
Gradient
22˚
Red Screes Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 160 m to the maximum altitude of 769 m, the route covers 9.6 km, 762 vertical metres of ascent and 762 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Sykeside Campsite - Middle Dodd - Red Screes - Little Hart Crag - High Hartsop Dodd - Sykeside campsite

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

all year round

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Family friendly

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