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Bowfell and Esk Pike

Bowfell and Esk Pike

Alex Foxfield planned a hike

September 27, 2022

Bowfell and Esk Pike

Hard

06:00

15.2km

2.5km/h

880m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.33 km for 639 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.48 km

Climbers' Traverse (Bowfell)

Highlight • Climb

One of the most challenging ways to the summit of Bowfell is via the Climbers' Traverse. This narrow and exposed path passes beneath the fell's shadowy, craggy northwestern flanks and …

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4.79 km

Great Slab (Bowfell)

Highlight • Climb

Great slab is one of wonderful Bowfell's most conspicuous features. It can be ascended as part of a route to the summit from the exposed Climbers' Traverse path. In dry …

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5.13 km

Muscular and feature-packed, Bowfell must rank among England’s very best. Commanding prime real estate over three popular valleys – Great Langdale, Langstrath and Eskdale – it looks magisterial from all …

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6.61 km

Esk Pike

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rocky terrain on Esk Pike is brilliant fun to run, and the views down into Langdale and up towards the Scafells are all amazing.

Esk Pike, at 2,904 feet …

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7.42 km

Esk Hause

Highlight • Mountain Pass

For me, Esk Hause is one of the most exciting places in the Lake District. This pass is situated at a great high crossroads between the Scafells; Esk Pike and …

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9.08 km

Angle Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Angle Tarn is one of those glorious high Lakeland pools that is hidden up amidst rugged, mountainous splendour. Makes for a great place to wild camp before striding out onto …

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9.45 km

Rossett Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

High at the head of the Mickleden Valley, Rossett Pike offers excellent views down into Langdale and over Angle Tarn. It's a rocky summit that's often passed by runners on …

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14.9 km

The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

The Old Dungeon Ghyll has been welcoming hikers and climbers for centuries. The place drips with history and has hosted many of Britain's mountaineering legends down the years. It was …

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

3.82 km

2.93 km

2.46 km

1.16 km

642 m

Surfaces

6.69 km

5.03 km

2.10 km

759 m

579 m

< 100 m

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Bowfell and Esk Pike

Climbers' Traverse (Bowfell)

Great Slab (Bowfell)

Bowfell

Esk Pike

Esk Hause

Angle Tarn

Rossett Pike

The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

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