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North West England

Pike of Blisco summit – Bowfell loop from Great Langdale

Mountain hikes & routes

North West England

Pike of Blisco summit – Bowfell loop from Great Langdale

Hard

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Pike of Blisco summit – Bowfell loop from Great Langdale

06:57

16.9km

1,070m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.94 km for 361 m

After 3.38 km for 194 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.23 km

Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best views in the Lakes. A terrible surface down though. Take care.

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2

3.62 km

Pike of Blisco summit

Highlight • Summit

I've hiked Pike Of Blisco once in a complete white-out in 2018 and then again on a glorious summer's day in 2021 and I'm so pleased I visited for a …

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3

6.32 km

Crinkle Crags South Top

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views on a clear day

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4

6.58 km

Vertical Rock Face Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

Caution as path is well worn and slippery under foot!

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5

7.06 km

Gunson Knott (822 m)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views on a clear day

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6

7.77 km

View from Scafell Pike

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views on a clear day

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8.27 km

Three Tarns

Lake

8

9.06 km

Bowfell

Highlight • Climb

Muscular and feature-packed, Bowfell must rank among England’s very best. Commanding prime real estate over three popular valleys – Great Langdale, Langstrath and Eskdale – it looks magisterial from all …

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9

16.6 km

Great Langdale

Highlight • Gorge

Lots of challenging one day walking routes. Be prepared for constantly changing weather conditions.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

5.77 km

4.43 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

4.93 km

1.63 km

494 m

260 m

107 m

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Saturday 9 May

12°C

0°C

4 %

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