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North West England

Kirk Fell Summit – Mosedale Valley loop from Wasdale Head

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Kirk Fell Summit – Mosedale Valley loop from Wasdale Head

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Kirk Fell Summit – Mosedale Valley loop from Wasdale Head

04:09

7.64km

710m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

285 m

Wasdale Head

Highlight • Lake

2

1.33 km

View of Wasdale Valley from Kirk Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

1.93 km

View from Kirk Fell Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

2.37 km

Kirk Fell Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kirk Fell is one of Alfred Wainwright's 214 fells of Lakeland. The summit offers brilliant views down Wasdale to Wast Water, but my favourite view from here has to be …

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5

5.23 km

Mosedale Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wild side valley that branches off to the northwest of Upper Wasdale, Mosedale is a beautiful place to explore. It is ringed by some of the Lake District's most …

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6

6.49 km

Ritson's Force Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely waterfall that is well worth visiting, would be a good spot for wild swimming too.

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7

7.04 km

Packhorse Bridge Over Mosedale Beck

Highlight • Historical Site

Quirky little bridge at the start of the Black Sail Pass route.

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8

7.17 km

Barn Door Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

If you've forgotten something or need an ice cream after a long walk highly recommend

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B

7.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

922 m

850 m

322 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

1.86 km

718 m

546 m

255 m

< 100 m

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