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Trail Running Planet · Lake District · North Western Fells

Robinson, Dale Head, High Spy and Catbells from Lingholm

Five Wainwrights in one flowing 20.9km round, finishing along the famous Catbells ridge with Derwentwater spread out below and a celebrated cafe at the start and finish.

Distance

20.9 km

Ascent

1,175 m

Descent

1,172 m

Max elevation

749 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

3h 20m – 4h 30m

Grade

Very Hard

Navigation

map_skills

Parking

CA12 5UA

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn

About this route

A 20.9km high horseshoe from Lingholm near Keswick taking in five Lake District Wainwrights: Robinson, Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Catbells, ringing the Newlands valley above Derwentwater.

Hazards & notes

Sustained exposure on high fells with steep, rocky descents off Dale Head and along Catbells, where the polished steps are slippery and busy. Navigation is serious in cloud and the tops are fully exposed to weather.

Emergency

Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.

Full route, GPX download & live conditions:

https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/north-western-fells/robinson-dale-head-high-spy-catbells-from-lingholm

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