West of Crummock Water
Route Details
| Distance: | 16.1 kilometreskm |
|---|---|
| Ascent: | 1,225 metresm |
| Estimated Duration: | 6 hourshrs 4 minutesmins How is estimated duration calculated? |
| Wainwrights Visited: | 4 |
| Start & Finish: | Loweswater - NY 1414 2092 |
This route is part of the Walk the Wainwrights in 45 Walks collection.
Route Map
Route Profile
4 Wainwrights Visited
| Name | Height | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Mellbreak | 512 metresm | The Western Fells |
| Starling Dodd | 633 metresm | The Western Fells |
| Great Borne | 616 metresm | The Western Fells |
| Hen Comb | 506 metresm | 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 West of Crummock Water route.
The following maps only show part of the West of Crummock Water route. As such you will need to pair each map with another to provide full coverage.
The Western Fells
All of the Wainwrights visited by this route appear in The Western Fells, the eighth 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.
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