Fairfield Horseshoe

Photo: Rwendland · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

18.4km
Total Distance
1,017m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A classic Lakeland ridge round starting from Ambleside and circling the head of Rydale over a horseshoe of high fells. The route climbs Nab Scar and Great Rigg to the broad summit of Fairfield, returning over Dove Crag and High Pike. A long day with continuous views.

Route Map

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route