Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright said he could climb Great Shunner “nonstop despite being senile and getting as fat as a pig”. When hiking here, you'll understand the sentiment. It feels like walking along the backbone of England.
An easy-to-reach hill (547m), particularly from the B6270, with excellent views of Cross Fell (the North Pennines) and Wild Boar Fell across the Mallerstang valley. Spectacular views: feels a bit …