Bob Graham Round Leg 3

Penrith Group Sunshine and showers

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Overview

Experience the legendary Bob Graham Round like never before! We’re taking on this iconic Lake District challenge at a more leisurely yet brisk pace, covering its 42 peaks, 72 miles, and 27,000 feet of ascent over five Mondays throughout the summer. This is your chance to enjoy a grand circular tour of the fells without the pressure of a single-day push!

🌄 Walk Schedule:
📅 Dates: 14th April, 12th May, 2nd June, 14th July, 14th August
📍 Start Location: Keswick Moot Hall
⏳ Duration: One section per month from April to August
🥾 Pace: Brisk but enjoyable

Join us for the full adventure or drop in for a section—either way, expect breathtaking views, great camaraderie, and an unforgettable journey through the fells.

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Leg 3 of the Bob Graham Round starts at Dunmail Raise and ends in Wasdale. The route includes:

Steel Fell: A seemingly vertical climb
Langdale Fells:
Bowfell
Scafell Pike:
Scafell: A technical crossing from Scafell Pike
Wasdale head: A long, steep descent

Monday, 2 June 2025

Meeting time:: 7:30 am
Start time:: 8:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 7:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 27.4km / 17.0mi
Ascent:: 2133.6m / 7000ft
Type:: linear

Car sharing and prebooking essential

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52747 29608
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 7:30 am

PRC

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 33319 10140
Nearest postcode:: LA22 9RS
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Start time:: 8:00 am

Dunmail raise

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NY 18227 07460
Nearest postcode:: CA20 1EX
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Estimated finish time:: 7:00 pm

NT car park Wasdale head

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