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
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This northernmost summit of the Blencathra range has a hidden scenic corner, the high glacial bowl of Bowscale Tarn.
Moderate Hiking
This Cumbrian crowd-pleaser is an oldie, but a goodie.
Severe Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
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Severe Hiking
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Extreme Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
The easiest of the legs of the Bob Graham Round with half the distance being on roads.
Difficult Hiking
An excellent walk taking in an unusual combination of hills, and full of interest all the way.
Moderate Hiking
A brutally steep climb on the way up becomes a wild, fast and furious descent on the return journey.
Severe Mountain Biking
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Moderate Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
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Difficult Mountain Biking
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Extreme Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
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Moderate Hiking