Little Dun Fell, Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell
3 Hewitts in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, climbed together from Close Houses.
- Distance
- 18.8 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 848 m
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About this walk
Little Dun Fell, Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell is a hard 18.8 km circular walk with 800 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Close Houses (grid reference NY 678 277). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Great Dun Fell at 848 m.
Little Dun Fell, Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell are Hewitts in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, close enough to climb together. The highest, Great Dun Fell, reaches 848 m (2,781 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
This route starts from Close Houses and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Close Houses, follow the path and tracks towards Little Dun Fell.
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2
The summits
Climb Little Dun Fell, then continue to Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Little Dun Fell, Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 18.8 km route, which has 800 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 Close Houses (grid reference NY 678 277). Park considerately off the road; 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Great Dun Fell (848 m, Hewitt); Little Dun Fell (842 m, Hewitt); Knock Fell (794 m, 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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