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Brandreth

Brandreth



Grid Reference: NY 21489 11928
Height: 715 metres/2346 feet

"Brandreth's one claim to distinction is based on its superb view of the High Stile range flanked by the vlleys of Ennerdale and Buttermere, a magnificent prospect."
A Wainwright

Brandreth forms part of the main ridge running north from Great Gable to Honister Pass crossing Green Gable, Brandreth and Grey Knotts before droping steeply down to Honister.

The views west over Buttermere and Ennerdale are magnficent.

  1. Wasdale and Wastwater from near the Westmorland Cairn on Great Gable

    Great Gable from Honister Pass

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 9km / 6 miles
    Ascent: 680m / 2200ft
    Duration: 5-6 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A shorter walk but steep and rough underfoot at times, wonderful scenery throughout

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  2. The view down Wasdale to Wastwater from the Westmorland Cairn

    Great Gable & the Northern Ridges

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 13km / 8 miles
    Ascent: 740m / 2500ft
    Duration: 7 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A great route taking in Great Gable and all the satellite tops to the north of Great Gable

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  3. Above the cloud near the Westmorland Cairn

    Great Gable & Haystacks

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 14.2km / 9 miles
    Ascent: 1220m / 3800ft
    Duration: 7-8 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A shorter walk but at times over rough ground, glorious views over Buttermere and the higher fells

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  4. The Ennerdale Valley from Green Gable

    A Weekend at Black Sail

    £120.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 37km / 23 miles
    Ascent: 2600m / 8500ft
    Duration: 2 days
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    Two days of hard walking over rough ground with a night at the most remote Youth Hotel in England

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  5. Descending from Scafell Pike

    24 Peak Challenge

    £175.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 50km / 32 miles
    Ascent: 4000m / 13000ft
    Duration: 2 days
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A very long walk over rough ground, a great very hard challenge event

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  6. On the summit of Great End

    10 Peak Challenge

    £70.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 27km / 17 miles
    Ascent: 2500m / 8300ft
    Duration: 14 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A long walk over rough ground crossing some of the highest peaks in England

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  7. Wastwater, a welcome sight at the end of day 3

    The Bob Graham 5 Day Challenge

    £299.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    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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