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Baystones (Wansfell) Summit

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Baystones (Wansfell) Summit

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Baystones is the

official Wainwright summit of Wansfell, which is often mistaken for Wansfell

Pike at the southwestern end of the fell. Baystones is the higher point and,

while it doesn’t share the Pike’s views of Windermere, it does enjoy a glorious

vista towards the Kirkstone Pass and the impressive Red Screes.

Most people approach

Baystones from Ambleside. It is a delightful route, up alongside Stockghyll

Force waterfall, before an ascent to Wansfell Pike and a lovely walk along an

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

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    1. Wansfell Pike Summit – Baystones (Wansfell) Summit loop from Troutbeck

    8.14km

    02:49

    360m

    360m

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

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    Intermediate

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

    Intermediate

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

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    June 26, 2021

    Baystones, also known as Wansfell, is a 1,601-foot (486 m) Wainwright fell in the Far Eastern Lake District National Park. It's not the highest of fells but it certainly takes up a lot of room between Ambleside and the Troutbeck valley. Wansfell Pike top (which is fairly commonly mistaken for the Wainwright summit) is also worth a visit whilst exploring this fell. A beautiful view down Windermere and across to the fells of the Kentmere Horseshoe are my favourite things about Baystones.

      September 3, 2020

      The Wainwright of Wansfell but is marked as Baystones on OS maps - not to miss when bagging. The ridge between Wansfell and Wansfell Pike can be boggy so waterproof boots are best.

        December 2, 2020

        I would suggest beginning the walk by visiting Stock Ghyll Waterfall. From here to the top of Wansfell is mainly a stone path. Amazing views from Wansfell pike. Abit boggy along the ridge to the summit.

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          Elevation 470 m

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          Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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