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Great Calva

Great Calva

Grid Reference: NY 29089 31188
Height: 690 metres/2264 feet

"It occupies a splendid position overlooking the broad depression of Skiddaw Forest, with which it seems to be inseparably associated, more so even than Skiddaw itself."
A. Wainwright

The conical summit of Great Calva is prominent on the skyline from the south, when driving north from Dunmail Raise towards Keswick, Great Calva is framed perfectly between the flanks of Skiddaw and Blencathra.

The view from the rocky summit of Great Calva to the south is splendid, the panorama between Helvellyn and Great Gable with Bowfell and the Scafell range between is neatly framed by the slopes of Skiddaw and Blencathra.

To the north grassy ridges continue to Knott, the highest of the Back O'Skiddaw fells, while to the south steep slopes descend towards Skiddaw House and Dash Falls.

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  • Great Calva & the Northern Fells: Private Guiding

    Great Calva & the Northern Fells
    £120.00 From £16.00 per person
  • Caldbeck to Keswick: Private Guiding

    Caldbeck to Keswick
    £120.00 From £16.00 per person
  • Great Calva & the Northern Fells: Tuesday 29th September 2015

    Great Calva & the Northern Fells
    £22.00
  • Great Calva & the Northern Fells: Monday 26th October 2015

    Great Calva & the Northern Fells
    £22.00
  • Great Calva & the Northern Fells: Tuesday 22nd December 2015

    Great Calva & the Northern Fells
    £22.00

    Fully Booked

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