Climbing in Wasdale
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of the Abraham brothers and climb to the top of Napes Needle - a classic hard/severe climb with stunning mountainside views straight down to Wasdale.
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Other things to do nearby
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Walking and Rambling around Black Sail Pass
Walking & Rambling Try the high level traverse under Pillar Rock up to the summit of Pillar and along the ridge to Black Sail pass with spectacular views of Scafell and Grea
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Mountain biking in Black Sail
Travel light and bike up to YHA Black Sail before conquering two of the toughest lakeland passes - Scarth Gap and Black Sail Pass.
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Cycling in Black Sail
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it’s hill or valley you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
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Climbing in Black Sail
Don't miss the classic scramble up Slab and Notch on Pillar Rock.
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Honister Slate Mine
For underground tours and the popular Via Ferrata. Edge along ladders and bridges to reach a summit viewpoint over Buttermere. Visit the website
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Walking and Rambling in Honister
If you're planning on staying at YHA Honister Hause, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore th
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Climbing in Ennerdale
Don't miss the classic scramble up Slab and Notch on Pillar Rock.
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Walking and Rambling in Borrowdale
There is no better place for climbing Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Bowfell.
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Mountain biking in Borrowdale
The 19 kilometre red grade Altura trail has two loops which includes 15 kilometres of challenging single track sections and popular features like berms, jumps, rock features, skinnies, cork screws and
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Cycling in Borrowdale
Cycling around Derwentwater is a great day in the saddle. Admire the ever changing and breathtaking views across Derwentwater and stop off at the cafe at Grange and Keswick to keep you going.
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Climbing in Borrowdale
Shepherd's crag is a unique climbing ground! The buttresses provide good pitches for both beginner and tiger. The rock is generally excellent.
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Watersports around Borrowdale
Fast and furious dragon boat racing is a must for groups and for something totally different, don't miss the experience of sailing or rowing a Viking Longboat.
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Running in Borrowdale
The Borrowdale valley has a great reputation with fell runners. And thanks to the races the hostel organises, YHA Borrowdale is now attracting plenty of people with a passion for dashing.
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Borrowdale Fell Race
The Borrowdale Fell Race is an endurance challenge consisting of 17 miles across tough terrain including 6500 feet of ascent (27km, 2000m).
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Ennerdale Lake and Valley
Ennerdale Lake and Valley The Ennerdale Valley is a remote, wild valley with magnificent scenery with a wide range of walking and cycling routes. Visit the website &nb
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Wild Ennerdale Valley project
Visit this secluded valley to experience a sense of wildness, increasingly rare in this busy urban world we live in. Visit the website
