A stunning route to lesser visited parts of the Lake District.
Distance: 8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Ascent: 833 metres
Route grade: 66 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 5h to 7h 45m
Starting point: YHA Wasdale Hall 
Grid reference: NY 144 044
What3Words: ///rails.assorted.scatters
End point: Circular, to YHA Wasdale Hall
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: No 
Toilets: No 
Touch free: No 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s nearby, Pub/s nearby 
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 (OL06) English Lakes - South-western area
