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Mungrisdale Common Summit Cairn

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Mungrisdale Common Summit Cairn

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Mungrisdale Common has a tough gig. On account of its perceived lack of charisma, many consider it the least interesting Wainwright fell, including the great man himself. Indeed, hikes to Mungrisdale Common are often boggy underfoot and something of a trudge.

It also doesn’t feel like the summit of a fell. The gradual nature of its slopes simply give it the character of a lonely spot on the high, grassy land around the back of mighty Blencathra.

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    April 19, 2021

    Hiking

    I'm loathed to put a komoot highlight on for this somewhat controversial fell... as most peak baggers question why Alfred Wainwright chose to include this bog-fest in his Northern Fells guidebook.

    I do find the view down to Derwent Water absolutely beautiful though so there is one redeeming quality to this otherwise wet trudge across soft, spongey ground. Unless you visit when the ground is completely frozen or right in the middle of a heat wave, prepare to get wet feet!

    May 22, 2022

    Hiking

    A very strange fell for Alfred Wainwright to add to his 214. Very boggy and just flat and boring. It has nice views to Derwent and on a clear day you can see the surrounding fells but I think the worse one of the Wainwright's.

    June 1, 2022

    Hiking

    Unless you come with good waterproof boots - don't even think about entering this very flat top ... This is bog at its best...

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

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    Elevation 680 m

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    Location: Mungrisdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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