The head of Ennerdale

The Western Fells,
The Lake District National Park,
Cumbria, England

The head of Ennerdale

Walk Photograph by:

Kevin Finn (30 of 41)

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Walk c250 A Circuit of Ennerdale Water

Delightful lakeside stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:683 ft (208 m)
Time:3.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk c387 Pillar from Black Sail Hut

Remote and awesome

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:2,301 ft (701 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c411 Starling Dodd via Scale Beck from Buttermere

Fantastic views on less visited fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:2,734 ft (833 m)
Time:6.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c130 Haycock and Steeple from Ennerdale Water

High fell walk on less popular paths

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:3,275 ft (998 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c151 Great Gable, Kirk Fell and Hay Stacks from Honister Hause

Good paths on rough ground

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:4,260 ft (1,298 m)
Time:7.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c199 Iron Crag and Grike from Ennerdale Water

Superb high level route away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.75 miles (19 km)
Ascent:2,970 ft (905 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c324 Starling Dodd and Great Borne from Buttermere

Fantastic views on less visited fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:3,157 ft (962 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c160 Pillar from Gatesgarth, Buttermere

Simply awesome

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:4,611 ft (1,405 m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 8 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c120 The Ennerdale Horseshoe

Strenuous, high level route worth every step - if you have the energy!

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Vital Statistics:

Length:18.75 miles (30 km)
Ascent:7,309 ft (2,408 m)
Time:14.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 9 <span class=difficultytext>(Very Hard)</span
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Walk c267 Haycock, Iron Crag, Lank Rigg and Grike from Ennerdale Water

Excellent high level well away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:15.25 miles (24.5 km)
Ascent:4,125 ft (1,257 m)
Time:9.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 9 <span class=difficultytext>(Very Hard)</span
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Walk c397 The Buttermere Fells from Buttermere

Very long high level route with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:16 miles (25.5 km)
Ascent:6,285 ft (1,915 m)
Time:12.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 9 <span class=difficultytext>(Very Hard)</span
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