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Heron Pike

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Heron Pike

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Part of the Fairfield group in the Lake District’s Eastern Fells, Heron Pike towers above Grasmere and Rydal. You’ll find this glorious fell in the very heart of the national …

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

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    April 28, 2021

    Hiking

    Heron Pike is a fell in the Eastern Wainwrights. It's commonly hiked as part of the Fairfield Horseshoe. It can be reached using either Grasmere or Rydal as a starting point.

    August 18, 2025

    Hiking

    One of the 1st, or one of the last (depending if you go clockwise or anticlockwise) of the Fairfield Horseshoe. stunning views if of the Langdale and Helvellyn range to one side. Windermere and Rydal too. Just brilliant on clesr days.

    May 11, 2022

    Hiking

    Not a prominent wainwright on the Fairfield Horseshoe but does offer some beautiful views across to Helm Crag and Grasmere

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    1. Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

    17.7km

    06:01

    890m

    890m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 590 m

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