Summary

This fell walk starts in Ambleside. The route follows road-free Scandale before crossing Bakestones Moss to the top of Dove Crag, with views to Brothers Water and beyond. The return to Ambleside is over the knobbly summits of High Pike and Low Pike.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Walking time:
06h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Car park in Ambleside, LA22 9AH, grid ref NY375046

lat: 54.4336176

lon: -2.963968

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