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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

02:50

7.79km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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2.73 km

Dash Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dash Falls are a series of cascades, as the Dash Beck tumbles between the shoulders of Great Calva and Bakestall. It's a conspicuous sight on this part of the Cumbria …

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3.86 km

Bakestall Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bakestall is a small rise on the end of Skiddaw's north eastern spur. However, this description does this wonderful Wainwright something of a disservice, as it has some lovely features, …

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7.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.68 km

104 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.76 km

2.08 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

15°C

9°C

79 %

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Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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Bakestall Summit

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