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Route Information for Great Gable
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The total ascent is 750 meters. Allow 3 hours to complete this 8.37km route.
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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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Please ensure that you have adequate mapping to cope should conditions change suddenly and you need to amend your route. This route is covered by the Ordnance Survey maps detailed below and we have negotiated a 10% discount on the RRP in addition to free postage and packing.
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Local Accommodation Options
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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