Steel Fell

Grid Reference:	*NY 31944 11157*
Height:	*553 metres/1814 feet*

"Travellers north on the main road over Dunmail Raise are accompanied on the wewst side soon after leaving Town Head, Grasmere, by a rising ridge of high ground that culminates in the formidable wall of rough ground overlooking the pass itself and then falls abruptly to valley level before Thirlmere is reached. This familiar height is Steel Fell."

A Wainwright

The steep fellside to the west of Dunmail Raise climbs to the broad summit plateau of Steel Fell, with it's unique views over Thirlmere towards Skiddaw and Blencathra.

The ridge to the west continues to Calf Crag where a good horseshoe route can be followed over Gibson Knott to Helm Crag, or alternatively climbing a little higher to the summits of High Raise or Ullscarf.

Good shorter routes can also be had by descending into the valleys on either side of the Steel Fell ridge, Wythburn to the north and especially Greenburn to the south, a wonderful secluded valley.

Helm Crag & Steel Fell
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£25.00

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Exposure:

Distance: 13km / 8 miles

Ascent: 720m / 2400ft

Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

A lower level ridge walking with little exposure, glorious views above Grasmere

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The Bob Graham 5 Day Challenge
£299.00

Difficulty:

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Distance: 115km / 72 miles

Ascent: 8200m / 27000ft

Duration: 5 days

Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

The infamous 42 peak circuit of the Lakes, we cover the route over 5 days

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Really grateful again for excellent guiding in beautiful places . I did the Welsh Walking Weekend in quite good weather (for Wales!... meaning winds up to 80mph precluded Crib Goch(definitely a good call! ) ). Rob, our guide was kind, thoughtful and encouraging to all the group and his confidence was such that I felt able to play and free range on the scrambly bits of Tryfan and the Snowdon Horseshoe whilst feeling safe (a perfect scenario ) Ellen's assistance on the Tryfan day was an added bonus. I have been so impressed by this company ..thank you . Clare

Clare Jones

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