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Wansfell Pike, including Wansfell, Troutbeck & Skelghyll Wood

A Circular Walk starting from the town of Ambleside to Wansfell Pike which provides superb views down the full length of Windermere and panoramic views from Coniston Old Man to the Ill Bell on the Kentmere Round
 
Completed:  14 June 2003
Distance: 7¼ miles approx
Weather: Warm & sunny, becoming hazy, clearing later
Time: 6 hours - all photographs taken between 11:30 & 17:30
Terrain: Well defined paths, steep rock staircase to Wansfell Pike open fells to Wansfell
Stiles: 3
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in the car park near to Hayes Nurseries (GR: NY 377-038))
Nearest Towns: Ambleside
Refreshments: Various in Ambleside, The Mortal Man in Troutbeck
Toilets: Public toilets in Ambleside
Transport: Car
Other Walks: Catbells - Lakeland Walks, Leaney's Lakeland Fells, Lake District Walks & Striding Edge
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 4, 5, 6 & 7
 
Photographs
 

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