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

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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

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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.

Ian Baines

August 19, 2024

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Commanding a dominant position at the head of Great Langdale, overlooking Mickleden, Bowfell is one of the Lake District’s giants and rightly so. It can be approached from many directions and all the routes have lots of merit. Probably the most common one is from Three Tarns having come up The Band from Great Langdale but there are better choices.
Bowfell gives stunning views, especially of the Scafells over upper Eskdale.

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1. Angle Tarn, Scafell Pike & Bowfell loop from Great Langdale — Lake District National Park

19.4km

07:18

1,070m

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

22.5km

09:35

1,380m

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3. Great Langdale – Angle Tarn loop from Great Langdale

15.9km

05:52

870m

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

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

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1. Angle Tarn, Scafell Pike & Bowfell loop from Great Langdale — Lake District National Park

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