Hikes to Bowfell takes you to one of the greatest of all the Lakeland peaks. Rising imperiously above the valleys of Great Langdale and Eskdale, it is a magnificent fell that is set in the very mountainous heart of Lakeland. Conspicuous and alluring for miles around, as soon as you see it you’ll want to be up amongst the summit rocks.

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

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Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

Hiking

Muscular and feature-packed, Bowfell must rank among England’s very best. Commanding prime real estate over three popular valleys – Great Langdale, Langstrath and Eskdale – it looks magisterial from all angles, rising as a gigantic pyramid that demands respect and admiration. Take the climber’s traverse up the Great Slab for superlative rock-scenery.

The Yorkshire Hiker

May 6, 2024

Hiking

Bowfell (902m) is a pyramid-shaped mountain in the Southern Fells area. It’s the sixth-highest mountain in the Lake District. It’s listed in Alfred Wainwright's 'best half dozen' Lake District fells.

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July 28, 2023

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Bowfell (sometimes written Bow Fell) stands at the head of Great Langdale. It's a rocky crag with rough trails that are great fun to run. The views are amazing, both east into Langdale and west up towards the Scafells.

Bowfell at 2,959 feet (902 m) is the highest point on the Langdale Horseshoe fell race. It's also on the Bob Graham Round and the Joss Naylor Challenge route.

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1. Scafell Pike and Bowfell Loop from Great Langdale

19.4km

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This difficult 12.0-mile (19.4 km) hiking loop from Great Langdale tackles Scafell Pike and Bowfell, offering stunning Lake District views.

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2. Esk Pike – Scafell Pike summit loop from Great Langdale

22.5km

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

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3. Great Langdale – Angle Tarn loop from Great Langdale

15.9km

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870m

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

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Elevation 860 m

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

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1. Scafell Pike and Bowfell Loop from Great Langdale

2. Esk Pike – Scafell Pike summit loop from Great Langdale

3. Great Langdale – Angle Tarn loop from Great Langdale

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