Not far from the busy slopes of Scafell Pike, discover the quieter side of the Western Fells on this circular above Wastwater. There's a hidden mountain tarn, views over the Wasdale Screes & if visibility is good, the Isle of Man.
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54.45, -3.32 · rel 19557914
54.45, -3.32 · rel 19557914
Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes Outdoors
6,0 km from Greendale, Cumbria, CA20 1EU;NY144056 to Greendale, Cumbria, CA20 1EU;NY144056 through alpine terrain and mountains.
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Greendale, Cumbria, CA20 1EU;NY144056
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6,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× summit
Joss Naylor Cairn
monument ·
472 m off route
3,0 km
50%
Middle Fell
summit ·
on the route
5,3 km
88%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is 6.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes Outdoors takes approximately 1h 30min to complete.
No, Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Greendale, Cumbria, CA20 1EU;NY144056 to Greendale, Cumbria, CA20 1EU;NY144056. Plan ahead for return transport.
Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes Outdoors starts at Greendale, Cumbria, CA20 1EU;NY144056.
Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is maintained and managed by National Trust.