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Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell from Knock

By Dave Roberts   

on February 22, 2015    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, North Pennines

Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell from Knock

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

13.16 km

Ascent

634 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Hard Walk

Hazards

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Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell from Knock Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Great Dun Fell and Knock Fell from Knock

Following the Pennine Way initially, this walk ascends Knock Fell before topping the walk off on Great Dunn Fell. The return on the access road is easy, but perhaps a little unwelcome after the wild feel of the Pennine Ridge.

Click here to download the route in a new window wich has a lot of information about the geology of the walk and the area (external site) with the route homepage being on this page.

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the 2 Hewitts of Great Dun Fell, Knock Fell

This walk includes the 2 Nuttalls of Great Dun Fell, Knock Fell

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
13.16 km 634 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Hard Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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