Bob Graham Round Leg 4

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Overview

Leg 4 of the Bob Graham Round is the section of the route that runs from Wasdale to Honister Pass in the Lake District.

Yewbarrow, Red Pike, Steeple, Pillar, Kirk Fell, Great Gable, Green Gable, Brandreth, Grey Knotts.

This section contains some very steep climbs and descents on rough ground.

Monday, 14 July 2025

Meeting time:: 7:20 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 8:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 1524m / 5000ft
Type:: linear

Complex car sharing and bus arrangements prebooking essential.

Depart PRC 07:20

Depart on bus from Honister Pass NT car park 08:15

Depart Wasdale NT Lake Head car Park 09:30

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52672 29491
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 7:20 am

Penrith Rugby Club

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 18218 07464
Nearest postcode:: CA20 1EX
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Start time:: 9:30 am

NT Car Park Wastwater Lake Head

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NY 22626 13493
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5XJ
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Estimated finish time:: 8:00 pm

Honister pass

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