Bowscale Fell, Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell
4 Wainwrights in the northern Lake District, climbed together from Mungrisdale.
- Distance
- 17.1 km
- Ascent
- 810 m
- Time
- 5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 702 m
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About this walk
Bowscale Fell, Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell is a hard 17.1 km circular walk with 810 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at Mungrisdale (grid reference NY 339 324). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Bowscale Fell at 702 m.
Bowscale Fell, Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the northern Lake District. The highest, Bowscale Fell, reaches 702 m (2,303 ft).
This route starts from Mungrisdale and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Mungrisdale, follow the path towards Bowscale Fell.
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2
The summits
Climb Bowscale Fell, then continue to Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
702 m
632 m
684 m
522 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Bowscale Fell, Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell take?
- Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 17.1 km route, which has 810 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 Mungrisdale (grid reference NY 339 324). 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?
- Bowscale Fell (702 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Bannerdale Crags (684 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Mungrisdale Common (632 m, Wainwright); Souther Fell (522 m, Wainwright).
- 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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