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Fleetwith Pike, Cumbria - A Hill with Attitude

Summary

A circular route over Alfred Wainwright's favourite fell, Hay Stacks, which passes hidden mountain lakes and remnants of the area's slate quarrying history. Rough and rocky mountain paths, with some easy scrambling and stream crossings.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.5 miles (8.8 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Gatesgarth Farm car park

lat: 54.5238323

lon: -3.2460625

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