Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Scandale
Scandale Horseshoe from Ambleside
Scandale is the quiet valley next door to the crowded Fairfield Horseshoe, so you get the same big eastern-fell views and ridgelines with a fraction of the traffic.
Distance
20.6 km
Ascent
1,106 m
Descent
1,104 m
Max elevation
742 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
3h 10m – 4h 20m
Grade
Very Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
LA22 9AN
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A 20.6km horseshoe from Ambleside up the quiet Scandale valley onto the eastern fells and back, reaching around 740m on the high ground. A runnable fell round on the doorstep of a great base town.
Hazards & notes
The high ridges and Scandale Pass are exposed and confuse in cloud, so carry a map and compass. Steep, rough ground on the tops with loose sections, and boggy stretches after rain.
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/scandale/scandale-horseshoe-from-ambleside
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