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Great Gable Summit

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Great Gable Summit

Great Gable Summit

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Recommended by 91 hikers

This rocky Lakeland giant is one of the superstars of the national park. Hikes to Great Gable take you to a summit that has been revered and adored by generations …

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    1. Great Gable loop from Seathwaite Farm — Lake District National Park

    9.99km

    04:19

    720m

    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    December 2, 2019

    A humongous, rugged mass of rock and crags and cliffs, Great Gable is captivating to look at: an unbroken, devilish pyramid from the south; the dome of a sleeping, curled-up giant from the north. It is a spiritual place too, its summit adorned with a poignant war memorial.

      March 5, 2022

      Who wants free WiFi 😁

        October 31, 2022

        A top iconic Wainwright but worked quite hard to get here from Seathwaite Farm as I was doing a route from Stuart Marshall's book taking in Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Great Gable, Green Gable and Base Brown. Superb outing! Great views to be had all round all along the route.

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          Elevation 870 m

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          Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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