“the ultimate crest of Great Gable is truly characteristic of the best mountain in Lakeland”
A Wainwright
The view from Wasdale Head towards Great Gable from Wastwater was recently voted by an ITV television series as the best view in the United Kingdom, this route climbs that famous skyline.
Just as amazing though is the reverse view, looking down from the Wasdale face of Great Gable back down to Wast Water with the Irish Sea and the Isle Of Man beyond.
On a high note this is also popular amongst the dead, many people have been choosing this amazing mountain with it's stunning views as their final resting place.
Why not take advantage of our instructors detailed knowledge of the area and let them take you to all the best viewpoints on the mountain and pick a great route over Great Gable, Green Gable and Kirk Fell.
“Right from the start of one's apprenticeship in the hills, the name appeals magically”
A Wainwright
From the Wasdale Head Inn we will follow the bridleway to Sty Head Pass, the main pass between Wasdale and Borrowdale where we will climb directly to the summit of Great Gable.
A short detour from the summit will bring us to the Westmorland Cairn, the best viewpoint over the Wasdale Valley and Wastwater with on a good day the Irish Sea and the Isle Of Man beyond, a good place for some sandwiches!
After returning to the summit we will descend North West to Beck Head where we will follow the path climbing over Kirk Fell, taking in both summits before descending south on a good but steep path back to Wasdale Head.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Outside the Wasdale Head Inn
Postcode: CA20 1EX
Grid Reference: NY 186 087
Directions
Gosforth can easily be found on the A595 road south of Egremont (An easy drive south from Cockermouth and Workington). Follow the road through the village, turning left as the road forks on the High Street.
Follow this road taking the left hand fork (avoiding Nether Wasdale) and follow the road signs for Wasdale Head and Wastwater.
When a junction is reached near the lake (Wastwater) turn left and follow this lane past the end of the lake until after two sharp bends a car park is seen on the right of the road, a short distance away from the Wasdale Head Inn. Park here and we will meet outside the Wasdale Head Inn.
Bus Services
There are no bus services to Wasdale Head.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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