A dominating and bulky presence above the Kentmere Valley, Kentmere Pike is a fine Wainwright fell in the eastern Lake District. It is one of the principal fells on the …

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Location: Kentmere, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Kentmere Horseshoe — Lake District National Park

18.8km

06:22

930m

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

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2. Kentmere Pike Summit – Shipman Knotts Summit loop from Sadgill

12.5km

04:11

600m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kentmere Pike Summit – Shipman Knotts Summit loop from Bampton

23.2km

08:07

1,250m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

October 24, 2018

Kentmere Pike is on the eastern side of the Kentmere Horseshoe, a less impressive counterpart to Ill Bell ridge across the other side of Kentmere. The top of the fell is a grassy dome with a stone wall running along the ridge and boasts fantastic views over Longsleddale.

Rambling_Richard

January 21, 2022

A good place for lunch if not a bit exposed

Jessica Mather

November 23, 2021

Kentmere Pike has a trig point and has beautiful views towards some of the far Eastern fells.

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Location: Kentmere, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Summit of Kentmere Pike

1. Kentmere Horseshoe — Lake District National Park

2. Kentmere Pike Summit – Shipman Knotts Summit loop from Sadgill

3. Kentmere Pike Summit – Shipman Knotts Summit loop from Bampton

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