Back o'Blencathra
Route Details
| Distance: | 19.8 kilometreskm |
|---|---|
| Ascent: | 896 metresm |
| Estimated Duration: | 6 hourshrs 27 minutesmins How is estimated duration calculated? |
| Wainwrights Visited: | 4 |
| Start & Finish: | Mosedale - NY 3571 3230 |
This route is part of the Walk the Wainwrights in 36 Walks collection.
Route Map
Route Profile
4 Wainwrights Visited
| Name | Height | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Carrock Fell | 662 metresm | The Northern Fells |
| High Pike (Caldbeck) | 658 metresm | The Northern Fells |
| Knott | 710 metresm | The Northern Fells |
| Great Calva | 690 metresm | The Northern 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 Back o'Blencathra route.
The following maps only show part of the Back o'Blencathra route. As such you will need to pair each map with another to provide full coverage.
The Northern Fells
All of the Wainwrights visited by this route appear in The Northern Fells, the sixth 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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