Esk Pike – Bowfell loop from Hard Knott
Esk Pike – Bowfell loop from Hard Knott
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Esk Pike – Bowfell loop from Hard Knott
06:35
15.2km
900m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 8.96 km for 81 m
After 11.4 km for 29 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
7.06 km
Esk Pike
Highlight • Natural Monument
Esk Pike, at 2,904 feet …
Tip by
8.64 km
Bowfell
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
8.93 km
The Great Slab
Highlight • Climb
9.51 km
Three Tarns
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
10.6 km
View of Scafell Pike
Highlight • Viewpoint
11.0 km
Crinkle Crags
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
11.3 km
The Bad Step (Crinkle Crags)
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
13.1 km
Little Stand
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
15.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.0 km
3.78 km
427 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.37 km
6.25 km
2.19 km
365 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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