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Mountain hikes & routes

North West England

Skelgill Bank – Catbells Summit loop from Stair

Mountain hikes & routes

North West England

Skelgill Bank – Catbells Summit loop from Stair

Easy

6

hikers

Skelgill Bank – Catbells Summit loop from Stair

01:29

3.62km

280m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

674 m

Skelgill Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

great little walk starting off with a zig zag path

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2

975 m

Skelgill Bank

Highlight • Summit

After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are …

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1.79 km

Catbells Summit

Highlight • Summit

The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high …

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4

1.80 km

View of Derwentwater from Cat Bells

Highlight • Lake

5

2.08 km

View of Derwentwater from Catbells

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Nice spot to grab a drink before you push on

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3.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

846 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

962 m

638 m

< 100 m

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