Low Pike, Nab Scar and Loughrigg Fell
3 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Ambleside.
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 940 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 508 m
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About this walk
Low Pike, Nab Scar and Loughrigg Fell is a moderate 13 km circular walk with 940 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Ambleside, Nook Lane (grid reference NY 375 053). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Low Pike at 508 m.
Low Pike, Nab Scar and Loughrigg Fell are 3 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the eastern Lake District. The highest, Low Pike, reaches 508 m (1,667 ft).
From Ambleside, Nook Lane, a good part of the way is over open fellside with no path, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Ambleside, head up the open fellside towards Low Pike.
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2
The summits
Climb Low Pike, then continue to Nab Scar and Loughrigg Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Low Pike, Nab Scar and Loughrigg Fell take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 13 km route, which has 940 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 Ambleside, Nook Lane (grid reference NY 375 053). 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 moderate. Largely pathless fellside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Low Pike (508 m, Wainwright); Nab Scar (450 m, Wainwright); Loughrigg Fell (335 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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