A Discovering Britain walk to Great Dun Fell in the North Pennines
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Distance 16.2 km
Explore the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. Discover why they experience some of the most extreme weather in England. Hear some remarkable accounts of Britain’s only named wind with a reputation for blowing over horses and humans. Find out about one man’s lifetime spent observing the weather.
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Author
Royal Geographical Society
Update: June 10, 2021
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
845 m
Lowest point
205 m
Track types
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
NY 68049 27023
DD
54.637314, -2.496522
DMS
54°38'14.3"N 2°29'47.5"W
UTM
30U 532496 6054549
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all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
NY 68049 27023
DD
54.637314, -2.496522
DMS
54°38'14.3"N 2°29'47.5"W
UTM
30U 532496 6054549
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
16.2 km
Duration
4:59 h
Ascent
687 m
Descent
689 m
Highest point
845 m
Lowest point
205 m
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- 19 Waypoints
- 19 Waypoints
Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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