About
10.3Km hike, 5 hours, hard difficulty
Why go
- The climb from any direction is exhilarating
- The views are simply second to none
- Iconic peak, part of a hike bagging five Wainwrights
Must try
- Hike bagging Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Green Gable, and Base Brown
- Hike bagging four Wainwrights (Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Green Gable & Great Gable)
- Tricky scrambles up Great Gable
- Scrambling section
Pro tips
- Parking at Honister Slate Mine (£5 all day)
- Park at Seathwaite Farm Camping (£5 for a car)
- Use Komoot or AllTrails for navigation
- Bring essential equipment: boots, warm layers, waterproofs
- Bring a portable charger and waterproof bag for phone
Good to know
- Uneven and often boggy terrain
- Path isn't always obvious
- Be careful coming down, lots of loose rocks and stones
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Rating
4.9 / 5 (132 reviews)