Haystacks from Honister Pass
Introduction to Walk 1065
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Western Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km
Ascent - 1700 feet / 515 metres
Time - 4 hours 30 minutes
Grade - moderate
Haystacks was Wainwright's favourite Lake District fell and this walk from Honister Pass is excellent. Offering the feel of Lakeland mountains without too much effort this route is full of interest and Wainwright's choice soon becomes obvious. The route includes some interesting industrial archaeology passing the old slate quarries in the area. Wainwrights included in this walk are - Haystacks. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
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Ordnance Survey Explorer OL4 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Anquet OS Explorer OL4 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Ordnance Survey Landranger 90 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
Anquet OS Landranger 90 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. |
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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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