This Wainwright is most commonly known for its breathtaking western face, part of the Wastwater Screes. While the fell tumbles down into the lake below, hikes up Illgill Head provide …

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

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Adventurer Nic

June 11, 2021

Hiking

Illgill Head is a Wainwright Fell that I've hiked 3 times. Once in beautiful sunshine, once in the dark and most recently in a glorious summer haze. It never disappoints. The walk between Illgill Head and Whin Rigg offers wonderful views down to Wast Water, and I particularly love the view to Great Gable, Kirk Fell and Yewbarrow from here. A great 609m mountain!

Ellie Owens

October 7, 2020

Hiking

For ease we walked along the lakeside road on the oppisite side to Whin Rigg and Illgill Head in order to avoid the screes. Brilliant views of the Scafell Pike range and Burnmoor Tarn on the way down.

David Howells

June 30, 2021

Hiking

Set out from the National Trust car park at 7.30am in the morning on a blue sky day and by 8.30am we were on the top and couldn't see 50m in front....bummer!

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1. Illgill Head & Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head — Lake District National Park

17.0km

05:48

700m

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

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2. Whin Rigg – Illgill Head loop from Eskdale

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05:38

640m

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

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3. Whin Rigg – View of Wast Water loop from St Michael and All Angels

17.3km

05:57

670m

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

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

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1. Illgill Head & Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head — Lake District National Park

2. Whin Rigg – Illgill Head loop from Eskdale

3. Whin Rigg – View of Wast Water loop from St Michael and All Angels

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