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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Dan Hobson

October 24, 2018

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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

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A good place for lunch if not a bit exposed

Terry lyon

May 14, 2024

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Great place veiws over kentmere reservoir

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2. Summit of Kentmere Pike – Shipman Knotts summit loop from Longsleddale

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3. Summit of Kentmere Pike – Shipman Knotts summit loop from Branstree

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

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