A High Level Tour of Wast Water

Route Details

Distance:21 kilometres
Ascent:1,431 metres
Estimated Duration:7 hours 38 minutes How is estimated duration calculated?
Wainwrights Visited:5
Start & Finish:Gill Farm  -  NY 1289 0546

This route is part of the Walk the Wainwrights in 36 Walks collection.

Route Map

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Route Profile

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5 Wainwrights Visited

A list of the 5 Wainwrights visited
NameHeightRegion
Whin Rigg537 metres The Southern Fells
Illgill Head609 metres The Southern Fells
Middle Fell582 metres The Western Fells
Seatallan692 metres The Western Fells
Buckbarrow423 metres The Western Fells

Maps

Modern technology has made navigating in the Lake District fells much easier, however, it is imperative that you also carry a map and compass and know how to use them.

The following maps cover the full A High Level Tour of Wast Water route.

The following maps only show part of the A High Level Tour of Wast Water route. As such you will need to pair each map with another to provide full coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is estimated duration calculated?

Estimated duration is calculated using Naismith's rule, based on someone moving at a speed of 4 kilometres per hour whilst adding 1 minute for every 10 metres of ascent. Please be aware this calculation assumes you are continually moving and does NOT take into account any breaks.

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