Hikes up Hard Knott are the kind that take far longer than their distance suggests. Why? Because this lumpy Wainwright sits amongst extraordinary landscapes and clear weather provides endless views. …

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Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Green Crag – Harter Fell Summit (Eskdale) loop from Boot

14.7km

05:18

860m

850m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Eskdale – Hard Knott Summit loop from Boot

13.4km

04:29

490m

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

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3. Hard Knott Summit – Harter Fell Summit (Eskdale) loop from Boot

7.35km

02:41

430m

440m

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

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Adventurer Nic

June 11, 2021

I have a real soft spot for Hard Knott! I absolutely love the view to the Scafell range from here and I once hiked from Hard Knott all the way up to Esk Pike without seeing another person all morning. This area really is beautiful and, at 1,801 feet (549 m), Hard Knott itself is quite straight forward to hike from Hardknott Pass. Many see it as a bonus that you can drive up most of the ascent and start the climb from around the 1,300-foot (400 m) mark.

David Howells

June 18, 2021

I had a wonderful outing on Harter Fell. Parking down in the bottom of the valley at Jubilee Bridge I took in the Roman Fort and then went up to to Hard Knott Hill and then over to Harter Fell. All on a sunny blue sky day. The roman fort was very interesting and the views all round were great. The views from Harter Fell topped the lot...plus the little scramble to get to the true summit of course.

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Elevation 530 m

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Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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