Walk 2818 - Bowfell Circular
| Nat Park | Lake District | | County/Area | Cumbria | | Author | Peter Smyly | | Length | 7.0 miles / 11.4 km | | Ascent | 2700 feet / 818 metres | | Grade | moderate/hard |

The main objective of this walk is the wonderful lake District mountain Bowfell. Once the summit is reached some less familiar territory is included in the route before the return leg to the starting point point is along the Mickelden Valley. GPX File available for download


Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL6 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 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 1132 The Crinkle Crags from Great Langdale Grade - moderate/hard Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 1157 Bowfell and Esk Pike from Old Dungeon Ghyll Grade - hard Length - 8.8 miles / 14.2 km Walk 2037 Bowfell & Rosset Pike via the Climber’s Traverse Grade - hard Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Other walks nearby Walk 1207 - 0.7 miles / 1.1 km away Great & Little Langdales Grade - moderate Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 2042 - 0.7 miles / 1.1 km away The Langdale Pikes with an ascent of Jack’s Rake Grade - very hard Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km Walk 2073 - 0.7 miles / 1.1 km away Three of the Langdale peaks Grade - moderate Length - 8.3 miles / 13.4 km Walk 1144 - 1.3 miles / 2.1 km away Lingmoor Fell from Blea Tarn, Langdale Grade - moderate Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km Walk 1171 - 1.3 miles / 2.1 km away Pike o' Blisco from Blea Tarn, Langdale Grade - moderate Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 2582 - 1.3 miles / 2.1 km away Pike o' Stickle, Harrison Stickle & Pavey Ark Grade - moderate Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 3508 - 2.1 miles / 3.4 km away The Crinkle Crags from Wrynose Pass Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 1134 - 2.5 miles / 4.0 km away Wetherlam and The Carrs from Little Langdale Grade - moderate/hard Length - 10.8 miles / 17.5 km Walk 2270 - 2.5 miles / 4.0 km away Tilberthwaite and Holme Fell from Little Langdale Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 2715 - 2.7 miles / 4.4 km away Skelwith Bridge & Loughrigg from Elterwater Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Lake District NP The Lake District National Park is seen by many as one of the scenic gems of the British Isles. The scenic beauty has attracted ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
Fell Foot Farm Little Langdale, Ambleside 2.0 miles / 3.1 km away
Langdale Estate Great Langdale 2.6 miles / 4.1 km away Featured Supplier Meadow Bank Elterwater 2.8 miles / 4.5 km away
Peat Howe Barn Keswick 5.5 miles / 8.8 km away
Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant Ambleside 5.6 miles / 8.9 km away
Riverside Lodge Ambleside 5.6 miles / 8.9 km away Featured Supplier Riverside Lodge Ambleside 5.6 miles / 9.0 km away
Easedale Lodge Ambleside 5.7 miles / 9.1 km away Featured Supplier Parkhouse Guesthouse Ambleside 5.7 miles / 9.1 km away
Gillbank Eskdale 7.5 miles / 12.0 km away
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