A wild side valley that branches off to the northwest of Upper Wasdale, Mosedale is a beautiful place to explore. It is ringed by some of the Lake District's most formidable fells, such as Yewbarrow, Red Pike and Pillar. The traverse of its skyline, the Mosedale Horseshoe, is a classic outing.

Alex Hill

June 2, 2022

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A very pretty valley that's got camping options all along it

Ian Baines

August 27, 2024

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A beautiful wild valley offshoot from Wasdale. The path here heads up to Black Sail Pass for access to Ennerdale and also is the main start for the Mosedale Horseshoe which is a round of the valley including Pillar, Scoat Fell, Red Pike and Yewbarrow.
There used to be a good scree here from Dore Head back into Mosedale but not anymore.

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1. Black Sail Pass – Yewbarrow loop from Wasdale

18.1km

07:51

1,110m

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

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2. Great Gable summit – Green Gable loop from St Olaf

13.6km

06:17

1,000m

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

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3. Kirk Fell Summit – Mosedale Valley loop from St Olaf

7.59km

04:08

710m

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

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Mosedale Valley

1. Black Sail Pass – Yewbarrow loop from Wasdale

2. Great Gable summit – Green Gable loop from St Olaf

3. Kirk Fell Summit – Mosedale Valley loop from St Olaf

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