Great Dun Fell, Cumbria
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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.
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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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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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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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