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Mardale Head
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Location: Shap Rural, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom
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February 7, 2023
Hiking
There was once a hamlet near here called Mardale Green, which was submerged when the reservoir was created in the 1930s to supply water to Greater Manchester. When the water is low, the remains of the village can still be seen – a ghostly sight.
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4.8
(22)
363
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14.8km
05:42
870m
870m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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294
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9.68km
03:19
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(19)
281
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10.0km
04:06
590m
590m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 250 m
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Location: Shap Rural, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom