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Walk 1289 - Fleetwith Pike & Haystacks from Gatescarth

Nat Park   Lake District
County/Area   Cumbria
AuthorLou Johnson
Length5.5 miles / 8.9 km
Ascent2500 feet / 758 metres
Grademoderate

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Starting from the shores of Buttermere this Lake District walk includes both Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks. Do not be put off by the climb to Fleetwith Pike's summit - it is a wonderful path offering superlative views.


 

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OS ExplorerSheet OL4
OS LandrangerSheet 90

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

Walks from the same start

Walk 1153
The High Stile Ridge from Gatescarth, Buttermere
Grade - hard
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km

Other walks nearby

Walk 2642 - 1.6 miles / 2.5 km away
Buttermere Horseshoe
Grade - very hard
Length - 14.0 miles / 22.8 km

Walk 1732 - 1.7 miles / 2.7 km away
Buttermere, Coledale and Newlands circuit
Grade - hard
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km

Walk 1011 - 1.7 miles / 2.7 km away
Knott Rigg and Ard Crags from Newlands Hause
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 3.5 miles / 5.7 km

Walk 1142 - 1.8 miles / 2.9 km away
A circuit of Buttermere from Buttermere village
Grade - easy
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km

Walk 2609 - 1.8 miles / 2.9 km away
Crag Hill & Grasmoor from Buttermere
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km

Walk 1065 - 2.1 miles / 3.4 km away
Haystacks from Honister Pass
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 1112 - 2.1 miles / 3.4 km away
Great Gable from Honister Pass
Grade - hard
Length - 7.3 miles / 11.8 km

Walk 2539 - 2.9 miles / 4.6 km away
Rannerdale Knotts & Grasmoor
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km

Walk 1114 - 3.1 miles / 5.0 km away
Scafell Pike from Seathwaite, Borrowdale
Grade - hard
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km

Walk 1236 - 3.1 miles / 5.0 km away
Styhead Tarn and Seathwaite Fell
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km

Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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7.0 miles / 11.2 km away

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7.1 miles / 11.4 km away

Gillbank
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