Swirl How – Brim Fell summit loop from Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite

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Swirl How – Brim Fell summit loop from Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite

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Swirl How – Brim Fell summit loop from Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite

02:28

14.7km

900m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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