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Harter Fell from Hardknott Pass

By Dave Roberts   

on August 31, 2012    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, Lake District National Park, Lake District's Southern Fells

Harter Fell from Hardknott Pass

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

4.7 km

Ascent

267 m

Time

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

Start Location

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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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. 

Harter Fell from Hardknott Pass Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Harter Fell from Hardknott Pass

The hardest bit about this trip may well be the drive up the Hardknott Pass. An ideal way to clear the smell of burning brakepads from your nostrils.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the Wainwright of Harter Fell (Eskdale)

This walk includes the Hewitt of Harter Fell (Eskdale)

This walk includes the Nuttall of Harter Fell (Eskdale)

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
4.7 km 267 m

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

Activivity Type: Moderate 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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Weather Forecast:

Met Office Lake District Mountain Weather

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Guidebooks:

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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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