Above and Below Wasdale Screes
Route Details
| Distance: | 17.2 kilometreskm |
|---|---|
| Ascent: | 792 metresm |
| Estimated Duration: | 5 hourshrs 37 minutesmins How is estimated duration calculated? |
| Wainwrights Visited: | 2 |
| Start & Finish: | Nether Wasdale - NY 1289 0380 |
This route is part of the Walk the Wainwrights in 45 Walks collection.
Route Map
Route Profile
2 Wainwrights Visited
| Name | Height | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Whin Rigg | 537 metresm | The Southern Fells |
| Illgill Head | 609 metresm | The Southern 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 Above and Below Wasdale Screes route.
The Southern Fells
All of the Wainwrights visited by this route appear in The Southern Fells, the fifth of seven books that Alfred Wainwright wrote in his bestselling walkers guidebook series, A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells.
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.
Disclaimer
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