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Kirk Fell
Grid Reference: | NY 19498 10485 |
Height: | 802 metres/2631 feet |
"Great Gable dominates the scene but does not rob the view of detail, which is well distributed over all sectors. The Scafells look magnificent." |
A Wainwright
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Kirk Fell towers high above Wasdale Head, in fact the village of Wasdale Head sits at the foot of the slopes of Kirk Fell and not it's more famous neighbours. The broad, twin summited plateau of Kirk Fell offers a wonderful 360° view of the surrounding mountains and a particularly good view over the neighbouring Great Gable.
The steep grassy slopes above Wasdale Head are in stark contrast to the rocky outcrops facing the head of the Ennerdale Valley where Boat How Crags make an impressive view.
The mountain can be climbed direct from Wasdale Head but ascent via the cols on either side make easier and more popular routes. From Beck Head, between Kirk Fell and Great Gable an easy walk leads to the summit of Kirk Fell, but from Black Sail Pass, on the Pillar side of Kirk Fell it takes a rough scramble to reach the summit.
A fine traverse route across the northern slopes joins Black Sail Pass and Beck Head.
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Great Gable from Wasdale Head
£25.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 10km / 6 milesAscent: 1100m / 3600ftDuration: 5 hoursMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1One of the shorter routes to the high summits of the Lake District but steep and rough underfoot at times
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Great Gable from Honister Pass
£25.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 9km / 6 milesAscent: 680m / 2200ftDuration: 5-6 hoursMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1A shorter walk but steep and rough underfoot at times, wonderful scenery throughout
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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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The Ennerdale Horseshoe
£40.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 36km / 22 milesAscent: 1890m / 6200ftDuration: 12 hoursMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1Minimum Group Size: 3For more information on the minimum group size please see the questions tab belowOne of the longest day walks in the Lake District, but a wonderful rewarding day in beautiful mountains
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A Weekend at Black Sail
£120.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 37km / 23 milesAscent: 2600m / 8500ftDuration: 2 daysMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1Two days of hard walking over rough ground with a night at the most remote Youth Hotel in England
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The Bob Graham 5 Day Challenge
£299.00Difficulty:Exposure:Distance: 115km / 72 milesAscent: 8200m / 27000ftDuration: 5 daysMaximum Group Ratio: 10:1The infamous 42 peak circuit of the Lakes, we cover the route over 5 days
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