Route Information for Great Gable

The total ascent is 750 meters. Allow 3 hours to complete this 8.37km route.

Number Description OS Grid Park in grass field (seasonal) at Seathwaite; or on road before hamlet. NY23611242 1 Walk SSW on minor road into Seathwaite NY23531215 2 Head W through archway in farm buildings, and cross bridge. NY23311220 3 Ascend W up steep path S of Sour Milk Gill to Gillercomb hanging valley. NY22791216 4 Continue SW on path NY22101164 5 Ascend path S onto ridge NY22021110 6 Follow track SW up valley and ascend ascend SW to summit of Green Gable (801m). NY21491073 7 Follow winding path SSW to Windy Gap NY21431053 8 Now scramble SW to summit of Great Gable (2500ft+) NY21111033 9 Return NE to Windy Gap NY21431053 10 Descend SE down Aaron Slack screes to Styhead Tarn NY22140999 11 Walk NE on path and remain on the W side of stream NY22421046 12 Descend NE beside stream passing Taylorgill Force waterfall. NY23101108 13 Follow descent path NNE across slope NY23321158 14 Continue N rejoining ascent route at bridge and return to start NY23641240

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