Great Dun Fell, Cumbria
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/ 1. Knock villagePhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 2. Signpost nr Town End FarmPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 3. ‘Dufton via back of Pike’ signpostPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 4. Ford and junction with Pennine WayPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 5. Small burnPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 6. Swindale beckPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 7. Pile of stones (cairn)Photo: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 8. Knock hushPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 9. Large cairn (Knock Old Man)Photo: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 10. Summit of Knock FellPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 11. Pennine Way/Tarmac road junctionPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 12. Summit of Great Dun FellPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 13. Hollow (site of Manley’s hut)Photo: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 14. Junction of Pennine Way and roadPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 15. Green Castle junctionPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 16. Knock quarryPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 17. Cattle gridPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 18. Gravel pitPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 19. Knock village hallPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
A Discovering Britain walk to Great Dun Fell in the North Pennines
difficult
Distance 16.2 km
4:59 h
687 m
689 m
845 m
205 m
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.
View and print off the route for free at Discovering Britain
Author
Royal Geographical SocietyUpdate: June 10, 2021
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
845 m
Lowest point
205 m
Start
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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Note
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
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Reviews
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
16.2 km
Duration
4:59 h
Ascent
687 m
Descent
689 m
Highest point
845 m
Lowest point
205 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Distance
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Duration
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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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