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Simonside Summit – View from Dove Crag loop from Lordenshaws

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Simonside Summit – View from Dove Crag loop from Lordenshaws

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Simonside Summit – View from Dove Crag loop from Lordenshaws

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10.9km

330m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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