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Scarth Gap Pass

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Scarth Gap Pass

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    August 2, 2022

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    Scarth Gap is the 1,460-foot (445 m) high mountain pass between beautiful Buttermere and tranquil Ennerdale in the Western Lake District. It makes use of the col between the towering High Crag and Haystacks, Wainwright's favourite fell and final resting place.

    From the Gap, it's an entertaining clamber to Haystacks' summit or a steep, rocky pull up onto High Crag. Energetic hikers also use the pass to reach the remote and mighty Wainwright summit of Pillar from Gatesgarth, a big but rewarding undertaking.

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    1. High Stile Summit – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

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    Elevation 440 m

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    Location: Buttermere, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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