A three-day Lake District walk
A hard walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Lake District starting and finishing in Cumbria, England, about 37.60km (23.36 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 18:15h (2 overnight stays). It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
2486m (8156ft)
Descent
2450m (8038ft)
Max. Elevation
930m (3051ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
4936m (16194ft)
Start
Eskdale
End
Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, England
Distance
37.60km
(23.36mi)
(23.36mi)
Duration
~18:15h
Difficulty
Hard
A three-day Lake District walk covering a wide area. This walk takes approximately three days, using two National Trust campsites (open all year round). The first and last day are short walks, with a slightly longer day in the middle.
Start by catching a train to Ravensglass (unless you live in Ravenglass of course), then take the Ravenglass-Eskdale railway to the start of the walk. On the last day catch a bus back to Windermere for train connections.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SD145998
Depart the narrow gauge railway at Eskdale Green Station and turn left at the main road.
OS Grid NY141001
After the Outward Bound Centre, turn right
About 0.50 km (~0.31 miles) from 
OS Grid NY142008
Continue straight over the road into the forest. Take the path heading upwards.
About 0.67 km (~0.42 miles) from 
OS Grid NY135021
After leaving the forest, take a path heading right up onto the ridge.
About 1.51 km (~0.94 miles) from 
OS Grid NY151034
Start taking in the lovely views at Whin Rigg.
About 2.10 km (~1.3 miles) from 
OS Grid NY168049
After reading the summit head down towards Sca Fell.
About 2.28 km (~1.42 miles) from 
OS Grid NY183056
When the path meets the Coffin Track from Boot, turn left.
About 1.65 km (~1.03 miles) from 
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The end of day one! Set up and camp!
About 1.83 km (~1.14 miles) from 
OS Grid NY183074
Head back up the Coffin Track towards Boot.
About 0.05 km (~0.03 miles) from 
OS Grid NY184070
The path here can be hard to find so watch out for a stile at the top of the field and head towards it. Once through the field, head straight up the slope following a rough path. Keep to this path heading up towards Sca Fell summit.
About 0.38 km (~0.24 miles) from 
OS Grid NY207065
At Sca Fell summit take the path heading north and then around to the right. Follow the path down the steep incline.
About 2.34 km (~1.45 miles) from 
OS Grid NY211066
On reaching a path T junction, head up the slope.
About 0.49 km (~0.3 miles) from 
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On reaching the ridge, head right up to Scafell Pike.
About 0.42 km (~0.26 miles) from 
OS Grid NY215072
From Scafell Pike head along the main path towards Broad Crag then on towards Great End.
About 0.71 km (~0.44 miles) from 
OS Grid NY226083
From Great End retrace your steps then head along the path to Esk Hause.
About 1.54 km (~0.96 miles) from 
OS Grid NY233080
From Esk Hause head to Esk Pike.
About 0.70 km (~0.43 miles) from 
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Head from here along the easy to follow path to Bow Fell
About 0.69 km (~0.43 miles) from 
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Just before reaching the three small tarns, head on the path down to Stool End.
For a longer walk continue on the horseshoe to Crinkle Crags and Long Top.
About 1.85 km (~1.15 miles) from 
OS Grid NY276056
Head straight through the farm yard.
About 2.82 km (~1.75 miles) from 
OS Grid NY286059
Camp at the campsite!
About 1.01 km (~0.63 miles) from 
OS Grid NY288060
Head along the main road to the right.
About 0.22 km (~0.14 miles) from 
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Head through the car park and up Dungeon Ghyll.
About 0.79 km (~0.49 miles) from 
OS Grid NY287075
At Stickle Tarn head around to the left and continue straight up the steep slope to Harrison Stickle.
About 1.30 km (~0.81 miles) from 
OS Grid NY281074
Head from here to Pike of Stickle
About 0.61 km (~0.38 miles) from 
OS Grid NY274073
Head back towards Harrison Stickle. Just before reaching Harrison Stickle, turn left and head towards High Raise.
About 0.75 km (~0.47 miles) from 
OS Grid NY281095
From High Raise head towards Sergeant Man and then down Blea Rigg.
About 2.29 km (~1.42 miles) from 
OS Grid NY312072
After descending from Raw Pike head down beside Blindtarn Gill to Easedale.
About 3.80 km (~2.36 miles) from 
OS Grid NY325082
Head along Easedale to Grasmere.
About 1.74 km (~1.08 miles) from 
GrasmereOS Grid NY337076
At Grasmere catch a bus (number 555) to Windermere.
About 1.31 km (~0.81 miles) from 
5 comments... join the discussion!
dipaksomak
Thanks, registered...and saw the gpx. thanks. Doing it tomorrow, with my teenager son as his initiation into manhood ! And I'm the one that's scared.
patrikG
Hi, you'll need to be logged in, though, to download the GPX.
Timwoods
Hello If you look at the top of the page, to the right of the map, there is a button to download the GPX waypoints. Just click on that to get them. There's a YHA hostel at the western end of Wast Water (look for the pink triangles on the map) and in Grasmere, but none in between according to the YHA map: http://www.yha.org.uk/places-to-stay/north-west http://www.lakelandcampingbarns.co.uk/ So it's either camping in Langdale or a B&B.
Dipak
Hi, I am looking to do this with my 13yr old son. 1. Do you have GPx file for the waypoints 2. Are there good alternatives to the campsite ( yha/ bunkhouses) thanks...walk looks fantastic.
Timwoods
This walk must count as an all-time Lakes classic! Anyone camping at Wasdale Head should visit the pub there for a pint. A midnight swim in Wast Water is also an unforgettable experience.