Great Gable

Great Gable, Lake District

Great Gable

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  National Park 

What is it –  Countryside, Free access, National Park, Walk, World Heritage Site 

When is it from – All or N/A

Great Gable is an iconic mountain in the English Lake District – height 2,960 feet (899 metres). Its shape, viewed from Wasdale, is an inverted ‘V’ – a perfect mountain shape – and features in the National Park’s logo. From the summit on a clear day it is possible to see many of the lakes, like the spokes of a wheel, radiating outward, thus illustrating the area’s radial drainage. The walk there and back is rewarding and the views can be spectacular. The summit is also used for remembrance services. There are various routes, most notably starting from Seathwaite, Wasdale or Honister. Though suitable for fit and properly equipped walkers, as well as being used by serious climbers, very great care needs to be taken ascending and descending Great Gable, particularly in poor weather.

The post code is for Seathwaite; post code for Wasdale is CA20 1EX.  Image via Pixabay.

 


Address

Seathwaite, Cumbria CA12 5XJ 

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