Route Information for
Great Gable
The total ascent is 750 meters. Allow 3 hours to complete this 8.37km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Park in grass field (seasonal) at Seathwaite; or on road before hamlet.NY23611242
1Walk SSW on minor road into SeathwaiteNY23531215
2Head W through archway in farm buildings, and cross bridge.NY23311220
3Ascend W up steep path S of Sour Milk Gill to Gillercomb hanging valley.NY22791216
4Continue SW on pathNY22101164
5Ascend path S onto ridgeNY22021110
6Follow track SW up valley and ascend ascend SW to summit of Green Gable (801m).NY21491073
7Follow winding path SSW to Windy GapNY21431053
8Now scramble SW to summit of Great Gable (2500ft+) NY21111033
9Return NE to Windy GapNY21431053
10Descend SE down Aaron Slack screes to Styhead TarnNY22140999
11Walk NE on path and remain on the W side of streamNY22421046
12Descend NE beside stream passing Taylorgill Force waterfall.NY23101108
13Follow descent path NNE across slopeNY23321158
14Continue N rejoining ascent route at bridge and return to startNY23641240
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