Bob Graham Round Legs 3 & 4
Lake District National Park
Bob Graham Round from Dunmail to Honister
Trail Running Severe
- Distance
- 45 km
- Ascent
- 3.8 km
- Descent
- 3.7 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 65 m
- High Point
- 973 m
- Gradient
- 24˚
Probably the hardest two legs of the Bob Graham Round.
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Description
There are two steep climbs out of Dunmail and Wasdale with the climb of Yewbarrow being particularly trying on already tired legs. The ascents of Scafell and Kirk Fell (this route climbs Scafell via Lord's Rake and the West Wall Traverse) involve very steep, loose, rocky gullies. The mid section of Leg 3 from Bowfell to Broad crag covers some very rough and rocky ground which is especially difficult when wet.
On a clear day navigation is no problem but in poor visibility it is much more difficult.
Difficulty
Severe
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.