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Mountain Hikes in North West England

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Want to explore more of the mountains in England? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in North West England to bring you the top 20 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in North West England.

Scafell Pike (977m) – Amazing loop from Seatoller
Expert
04:56
5.33 mi
Rocky trail – Top of Helvellyn loop from Glenridding
Expert
05:15
8.17 mi
Scafell Pike (977m) – Broad Crag (934m) loop from Seatoller
Expert
05:45
9.38 mi
Honister Pass (356m) loop from Seatoller
Intermediate
01:34
2.19 mi
Top of Helvellyn – Rocky trail loop from Rosthwaite
Expert
04:48
6.53 mi
Scree scramble – View from the top loop from Keswick
Expert
05:10
8.88 mi
Jack's Rake loop from Chapel Stile
Expert
03:10
4.63 mi
Mountaineering loop from Stair
Intermediate
02:02
3.54 mi
Pinnacle Ridge Scramble loop from Glenridding
Expert
06:13
9.65 mi
Mountaineering loop from Coniston
Intermediate
04:06
6.85 mi
Dollywaggon Pike (884m) – Top of Helvellyn loop from Glenridding
Expert
07:19
11.1 mi

The 10 best mountain hikes in North West England

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    Scafell Pike (977m) – Amazing loop from Seatoller

    04:56
    5.33 mi
    1.1 mph
    2,925 ft
    2,925 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (5)

    73

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Rocky trail – Top of Helvellyn loop from Glenridding

    05:15
    8.17 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,600 ft
    2,600 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    45

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Scafell Pike (977m) – Broad Crag (934m) loop from Seatoller

    05:45
    9.38 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,800 ft
    2,800 ft
    Expert

    25

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4

    Honister Pass (356m) loop from Seatoller

    01:34
    2.19 mi
    1.4 mph
    775 ft
    775 ft
    Intermediate

    25

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    5

    Top of Helvellyn – Rocky trail loop from Rosthwaite

    04:48
    6.53 mi
    1.4 mph
    3,025 ft
    3,025 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    11

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    6

    Scree scramble – View from the top loop from Keswick

    05:10
    8.88 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,775 ft
    2,775 ft
    Expert

    11

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    7

    Jack's Rake loop from Chapel Stile

    03:10
    4.63 mi
    1.5 mph
    2,050 ft
    2,050 ft
    Expert

    8

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8

    Mountaineering loop from Stair

    02:02
    3.54 mi
    1.7 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,075 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    7

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Pinnacle Ridge Scramble loop from Glenridding

    06:13
    9.65 mi
    1.6 mph
    3,025 ft
    3,025 ft
    Expert

    6

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    10

    Mountaineering loop from Coniston

    04:06
    6.85 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,350 ft
    2,350 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    5

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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