Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Western Fells
Bob Graham Round Leg 4: Wasdale Head to Honister Pass
The savage climb straight out of Wasdale onto Yewbarrow sets the tone: this is the steepest, most concentrated leg of the round, over Pillar and Great Gable.
Distance
17.7 km
Ascent
1,790 m
Descent
1,502 m
Max elevation
893 m
Route type
Point to point
Est. time
3h 30m – 4h 45m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
CA20 1EX
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
summer, autumn
About this route
The steep fourth leg of the Bob Graham Round, 17.7km from Wasdale Head to Honister Pass over the Mosedale skyline and the Gables, with 1,790m of climb packed into nine summits.
Hazards & notes
Sustained steep ascents and rocky, scree-laden descents on Yewbarrow, Pillar and Great Gable. The Brandreth and Grey Knotts plateau is featureless and easy to misnavigate in cloud, and the leg is remote with limited escape to Ennerdale or Honister.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
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