High Tove rises subtly above the dark heather moorland of the Central Fells to reach a fine 1,665-foot (515 m) perch. It occupies the high point on the most convenient …

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

May 3, 2021

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High Tove is a Wainwright fell in the Lake District National Park. The summit is marked by a large cairn and in his books, Alfred Wainwright comments that '(the cairn) offers a seat to travellers who wish to pour the water out of their boots' as High Tove is in a notoriously boggy part of the Lake District! The guidebook writer certainly had a sense of humour!

October 1, 2021

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The path up from Watendlath isn't to wet, but beware of the bog from other directions

David Howells

October 12, 2022

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I found it very boggy coming over from Raven Crag to High Tove and onwards down to Ambroth Fell. Hard going in places!

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1. High Tove Summit Cairn – Thirlmere Reservoir loop from Legburthwaite

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2. High Tove Summit Cairn – View of Thirlmere loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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3. High Tove Summit Cairn – Ashness Bridge loop from Keswick

17.8km

05:35

620m

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

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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High Tove Summit Cairn

1. High Tove Summit Cairn – Thirlmere Reservoir loop from Legburthwaite

2. High Tove Summit Cairn – View of Thirlmere loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

3. High Tove Summit Cairn – Ashness Bridge loop from Keswick

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