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Route Information for
Skiddaw
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The total ascent is 740 meters. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 9.66km route.
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| Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Park in car park at top of the ‘Gate Road’ which climbs E from Underscar. | NY28092532 |
| 1 | Ascend track NE to junction of paths below Howell Monument | NY28292557 |
| 2 | Take left branch and ascend NNW on path | NY27882669 |
| 3 | Ascend track NW over Jenkin Hill towards Little Man. | NY27082762 |
| 4 | Remain on path NNW passing to the right of Little Man | NY26802814 |
| 5 | Bear WNW on path | NY26362832 |
| 6 | Ascend NW to gain southern end of Skiddaw’s summit ridge. | NY26072854 |
| 7 | Follow gently undulating stony ridge N to highest top and trig point of Skiddaw (3000ft+) | NY26042909 |
| 8 | Reverse the route to return. (You may wish to ascend Little Man to add interest to the return.) | NY28092532 |
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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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OS Landranger Maps Required
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Local Accommodation Options
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We currently have no sponsored accommodation listings for this area.
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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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