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Dove Crag
Grid Reference: | NY 37454 10437 |
Height: | 792 metres/2598 feet |
"The lofty height that towers so magnificently over Dovedale is indebted for it's name to a very impressive vertical wall of rock on it's north-east flank." |
A.W Wainwright
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Most walkers will know Dove Crag from a circuit of The Fairfield Horseshoe, one of the most popular ridge walks in the Lake District, although this is a magnificent walk there is much more to explore on Dove Crag than this route would suggest.
The eastern flanks of Dove Crag drop steeply to Dovedale, a beautiful and unspoilt valley climbing above Hartsop and Brothers Water. Above Dovedale is the huge face of Dove Crag is an imposing sight, half way up the cliff face is Priests Hole, a hidden cave overlooking the valley and a wonderful viewpoint.
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The Fairfield Horseshoe
£25.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 17km / 11 milesAscent: 1110m / 3400ftDuration: 7 hoursMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1On of the classic Lake District horseshoe walks, a long walk with little exposure, easy underfoot
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The Patterdale Horseshoe
£30.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 27km / 17 milesAscent: 2100m / 6900ftDuration: 12 hoursMinimum / Maximum Group Ratio: 3:1 / 10:1A very challenging day walk over rough ground and plenty of summits
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Ambleside Walking Weekend
Regular Price: £50.00
Special Price £45.00
Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: Up to 17km / 11 miles per dayAscent: 1110m / 3400ft per dayDuration: 2 daysMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1Two days of great walking on the high fells above Ambleside, including The Fairfield Horseshoe,a classic Lakeland mountain day
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24 Peak Challenge
£175.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 50km / 32 milesAscent: 4000m / 13000ftDuration: 2 daysMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1A very long walk over rough ground, a great very hard challenge event
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A Night in Priests Hole
£80.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 20km / 12 milesAscent: 1200m / 3900ftDuration: 2 daysMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1Spend the night in a cave high in the mountains,watch the sun rise from the cave
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