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Lingmell

Grid Reference: | NY 20925 08144 |
Height: | 800 metres/2625 feet |
"The north face of Lingmell and the great ravine of Piers Gill make as wild a scene as will be found anywhere." |
A Wainwright |
When the visitor to Wasdale Head looks up in search of Scafell Pike find that their view is blocked by the huge bulk of Lingmell, towering above the south side of the valley and hiding the higher ground beyond. There is much more to Lingmell than this steep face suggests though, the western side of the mountain gives a good grassy path to the summit rocks while the north face is a dramatic scene of crags and gullies, split by Piers Gill, the most dramatic gorge in the Lake District.
the views from the summit cairn are of particular interest, as well as the view over Wastwater and up towards Scafell Pike is probably the best view over Great Gable and across Wasdale to Pillar.
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Scafell Pike from Seathwaite
£25.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 14km / 9 milesAscent: 1190m / 3900ftDuration: 7 hoursMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1A long walk over rough ground but probably the best way to see the best of Scafell Pike
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Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head
£25.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 12km / 7 milesAscent: 960m / 3200ftDuration: 7 hoursMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1A steep climb to start then great walking through heathery fellside with stunning views over Wastwater throughout
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Scafell & Scafell Pike
£25.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 12km / 7 milesAscent: 1190m / 4000ftDuration: 7-8 hoursMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1Plenty of uphill and a few scrambles but a great day with dramatic scenery climbing the two highest mountains in England
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The Wasdale Horseshoe
£30.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 20km / 12 milesAscent: 2800m / 9200ftDuration: 14 hoursMinimum / Maximum Group Ratio: 3:1 / 8:1A very long day above the Wasdale Valley covering some of the most iconic summits in England
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Borrowdale 10 Challenge
£30.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 21km / 13 milesAscent: 1890m / 6200ftDuration: 11 hoursMinimum / Maximum Group Ratio: 3:1 / 10:1A challenging day over rough ground taking in several of the highest mountains in England
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Borrowdale Walking Weekend
Regular Price: £50.00
Special Price £45.00
Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: Up to 14km / 9 miles per dayAscent: Up to 1190m / 3900ft per dayDuration: 2 daysMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1Two longer days of walking on rough ground
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Wasdale Walking Weekend
Regular Price: £50.00
Special Price £45.00
Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: Up to 16km / 10 miles per dayAscent: Up to 1400m / 4700ft per dayDuration: 2 daysMaximum Group Ratio: 8:1Two great days walking above Wasdale, one of the classic ridge walks and the Highest point in England
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Lakeland 3000s 3 Day Challenge
Regular Price: £66.00
Special Price £60.00
Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: Up to 12km / 7 miles per dayAscent: Up to 1190m / 4000ft per dayDuration: 3 DaysMaximum Group Ratio: 8:13 varied days of walking over rough ground, wonderful views and high levels of exposure on Striding Edge
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3 County Peaks in 3 Days
Regular Price: £75.00
Special Price £70.00
Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: Up to 14km / 9 miles per dayAscent: Up to 1190m / 4000ft per dayDuration: 3 DaysMaximum Group Ratio: 8:13 days of long walks over rough ground, stunning views throughout, high levels of exposure on Striding Edge
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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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