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High Spy summit

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High Spy summit

Recommended by 185 hikers out of 186

Rising above the charming and atmospheric Borrowdale Valley and situated above the head of Newlands, hikes to High Spy take you to a grand viewpoint for one of Lakeland’s most …

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    Best Hikes to High Spy summit

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    1. Newlands Horseshoe from Little Town — Lake District National Park

    17.2km

    06:53

    960m

    960m

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

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

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

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    October 17, 2018

    At 2,142 feet (653 m) you can enjoy fabulous views of the Lake District from the summit of High Spy. The fell's name is thought to mean a 'lookout post' and could be referring to a lost fort on the fell.

      June 18, 2019

      Number 3 of my circuit, and it provides brilliant views over to Grey Buttress, Robinson, Dale head and more.

        May 27, 2018

        Great extension of Catbells and Maiden Moor.

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          Elevation 690 m

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          Location: Above Derwent, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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