A spectacular walk taking in the pyramidal Great Gable with views into Wasdale, Ennerdale, Buttermere and Borrowdale
Distance: 5.7 miles (9.2 km)
Ascent: 748 metres
Route grade: 65 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 4h to 6h 
Starting point: YHA Honister Hause 
Grid reference: NY 225 135
What3Words: ///earmarked.decanter.cycles
End point: Circular, to YHA Honister Hause
Region: North West of England
Type of walk: Mountain
National Parks & National Landscapes: Lake District National Park
Wheelchair accessible: No 
Pushchair accessible: No 
Stile free: Yes 
Toilets: Yes 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL04) English Lakes - North-western area
