Named for the scree that litters its fine, east facing combs, Red Screes is a mountain of considerable bulk that is familiar to anyone who has driven the Kirkstone Pass. …

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

April 27, 2021

Hiking

A steep ascent up from the Kirkstone Pass Inn, the trail zig zags expertly in and around the crags. I found the route to be obvious in good visibility, with …

51m

July 28, 2023

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Red Screes is a tough, scree-covered climb up from Kirkstone Pass. The summit has a trig point at 2,546 feet (776 m) and excellent views in all directions. The run south from here past the tarn and back into Ambleside is brilliantly fast and flowing.

Warren

July 13, 2020

Hiking

Continual uphill climb

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1. High Sweden Bridge – Scandale Fell loop from Ambleside

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Red Screes summit cairn – Middle Dodd loop from Caudale Moor

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710m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Red Screes summit cairn – Dove Crag summit loop from Red Screes

16.2km

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 760 m

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Red Screes summit cairn

1. High Sweden Bridge – Scandale Fell loop from Ambleside

2. Red Screes summit cairn – Middle Dodd loop from Caudale Moor

3. Red Screes summit cairn – Dove Crag summit loop from Red Screes

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