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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

02:50

7.79km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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2.73 km

Dash Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dash Falls are a series of cascades, as the Dash Beck tumbles between the shoulders of Great Calva and Bakestall. It's a conspicuous sight on this part of the Cumbria …

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3.86 km

Bakestall Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bakestall is a small rise on the end of Skiddaw's north eastern spur. However, this description does this wonderful Wainwright something of a disservice, as it has some lovely features, …

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7.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.68 km

104 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.76 km

2.08 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 8 August

16°C

11°C

66 %

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Comments

May 14, 2022,Bakestall Loop from Bassenthwaite SK

Nice route, but quite steep coming down, so if you are not confortable with that, go back the way you come up. Lovely views and a nice easy walk until you get to the bottom.... its steep up and down.

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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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