Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Southern Fells
Bob Graham Round Leg 3: Dunmail Raise to Wasdale Head
This is the heart and the crux of the Bob Graham: the Langdale Pikes, the highest ground in England over the Scafells, and the notorious Broad Stand step onto Scafell.
Distance
25.5 km
Ascent
1,906 m
Descent
2,071 m
Max elevation
976 m
Route type
Point to point
Est. time
4h 30m – 6h
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
CA20 1EX
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
summer, autumn
About this route
The crux leg of the Bob Graham Round, 25.5km from Dunmail Raise to Wasdale Head over the Langdale Pikes and the Scafells, with 1,906m of climb and fifteen summits including Scafell Pike (978m).
Hazards & notes
The Scafell Pike to Scafell link via Broad Stand is exposed and has killed; use Lord's Rake or Foxes Tarn instead. The Scafell boulderfields are ankle-breaking ground, the high fells are remote with no easy escape, and cloud navigation here is expert-only.
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/southern-fells/bob-graham-round-leg-3-dunmail-raise-wasdale-head
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