Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Pike of Blisco and Cold Pike
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Cockley Beck.
- Distance
- 17.4 km
- Ascent
- 1250 m
- Time
- 6–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 903 m
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About this walk
Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Pike of Blisco and Cold Pike is a hard 17.4 km circular walk with 1,250 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Cockley Beck, Hardknott Pass (grid reference NY 240 016). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Bowfell at 903 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District: Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Pike of Blisco and Cold Pike. Bowfell is the highest at 903 m (2,962 ft).
From Cockley Beck, Hardknott Pass, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Cockley Beck, follow the path towards Crinkle Crags.
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The summits
Climb Crinkle Crags, then continue to Bowfell, Pike of Blisco and Cold Pike.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
859 m
903 m
703 m
700 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Pike of Blisco and Cold Pike take?
- Most walkers take 6–8.5 hours for the 17.4 km route, which has 1,250 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Cockley Beck, Hardknott Pass (grid reference NY 240 016). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Bowfell (903 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Long Top (Crinkle Crags) (859 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Crinkle Crags South Top (834 m, Hewitt); Shelter Crags (815 m, Hewitt); Pike of Blisco (703 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Cold Pike (700 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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