Esk Pike – Bowfell loop from Hard Knott
Esk Pike – Bowfell loop from Hard Knott
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Esk Pike – Bowfell loop from Hard Knott
06:35
15.2km
910m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 11.4 km for 29 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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3.31 km
Clear Stream in Lake District National Park
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
7.15 km
Esk Pike
Highlight • Natural Monument
Esk Pike, at 2,904 feet …
Tip by
8.73 km
Bowfell
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
9.53 km
Three Tarns
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
10.6 km
View of Scafell Pike
Highlight • Viewpoint
11.0 km
Crinkle Crags
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
11.4 km
The Bad Step (Crinkle Crags)
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
13.1 km
Little Stand
Highlight • Summit
15.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.9 km
3.85 km
421 m
116 m
Surfaces
6.39 km
6.08 km
2.34 km
382 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (870 m)
Lowest point (220 m)
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