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Overview

 Wansfell Pike also known as Baystones is a prominent peak in the Lake District . A steep but short climb from Troutbeck via Ambleside offering spectacular, sweeping views of the town and Windermere. 

 

 

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://lancasterramblers.org.uk

Wansfell Pike is number 178 out of the 214 Wainwrights .

Features

  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 48066 62294
Nearest postcode:
LA1 1BS
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Start time:
8:30 am

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