Steel Fell, Tarn Crag (Easedale), Blea Rigg and Gibson Knott
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Dunmail Raise.
- Distance
- 11.7 km
- Ascent
- 860 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 553 m
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About this walk
Steel Fell, Tarn Crag (Easedale), Blea Rigg and Gibson Knott is a moderate 11.7 km circular walk with 860 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Dunmail Raise (grid reference NY 327 115). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Steel Fell at 553 m.
Steel Fell, Tarn Crag (Easedale), Blea Rigg and Gibson Knott are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Steel Fell, reaches 553 m (1,814 ft).
From Dunmail Raise, 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 Dunmail Raise, head up the open fellside towards Steel Fell.
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2
The summits
Climb Steel Fell, then continue to Tarn Crag (Easedale), Blea Rigg and Gibson Knott.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
553 m
549 m
542 m
420 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Steel Fell, Tarn Crag (Easedale), Blea Rigg and Gibson Knott take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 11.7 km route, which has 860 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 Dunmail Raise (grid reference NY 327 115). 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?
- Steel Fell (553 m, Wainwright); Tarn Crag (Easedale) (549 m, Wainwright); Blea Rigg (542 m, Wainwright); Gibson Knott (420 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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