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

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

9.99km

04:19

720m

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

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2. Green Gable – Great Gable summit loop from Seatoller

9.81km

04:18

660m

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

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3. Great Gable summit – Green Gable loop from Seatoller

11.9km

05:37

960m

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

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Trail Magazine

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.

Alex Hill

March 5, 2022

Who wants free WiFi 😁

David Howells

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.

Cragsman Daz

April 1, 2025

tough going proper scramble.. conditions can get very windy

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Elevation 870 m

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

2. Green Gable – Great Gable summit loop from Seatoller

3. Great Gable summit – Green Gable loop from Seatoller

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