See views like this by using any of these 8 easy-to-follow circular walk route maps:
Walk c406 Hay Stacks from Gatesgarth, Buttermere
Wainwright's favourite mountain
Vital Statistics:
Length:
3.25 miles(6 km)
Ascent:
1,920 ft(585 m)
Time:
3½ hrs
Grade:
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Walk c295 Hay Stacks and Fleetwith Pike from Gatesgarth, Buttermere
Wainwright's favourite mountain
Vital Statistics:
Length:
5.80 miles(8.5 km)
Ascent:
2,455 ft(748 m)
Time:
4½ hrs
Grade:
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Walk c228 Hay Stacks from Buttermere
Wainwright's favourite mountain
Vital Statistics:
Length:
8.25 miles(13 km)
Ascent:
2,334 ft(711 m)
Time:
5½ hrs
Grade:
Detailed walk route map PDF complete with GPS Waypoints
Walk c456 Fleetwith Pike, Hay Stacks, Brandreth and Grey Knotts from Honister Hause
Lots of ups and downs to stunning views
Vital Statistics:
Length:
6.25 miles(10 km)
Ascent:
2,756 ft(840 m)
Time:
5.25 hrs
Grade:
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Walk c151 Great Gable, Kirk Fell and Hay Stacks from Honister Hause
Good paths on rough ground
Vital Statistics:
Length:
8.5 miles(13.5 km)
Ascent:
4,260 ft(1,298 m)
Time:
7.25 hrs
Grade:
Detailed walk route map PDF complete with GPS Waypoints
Walk c287 The High Stile Ridge and Hay Stacks from Buttermere
Unsurpassed views of Buttermere and Wainwright's favourite
Vital Statistics:
Length:
11.25 miles(18 km)
Ascent:
4,132 ft(1,259 m)
Time:
8.25 hrs
Grade:
Detailed walk route map PDF complete with GPS Waypoints
Walk c120 The Ennerdale Horseshoe
Strenuous, high level route worth every step - if you have the energy!
Vital Statistics:
Length:
18.75 miles(30 km)
Ascent:
7,309 ft(2,408 m)
Time:
14.75 hrs
Grade:
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Walk c397 The Buttermere Fells from Buttermere
Very long high level route with superb views
Vital Statistics:
Length:
16 miles(25.5 km)
Ascent:
6,285 ft(1,915 m)
Time:
12.25 hrs
Grade:
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