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North Pennine Ridge South – Dufton to Hartside Pass via Cross Fell

By Dave Roberts   

on February 21, 2015    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, North Pennines

North Pennine Ridge South – Dufton to Hartside Pass via Cross Fell

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

22.73 km

Ascent

951 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Strenuous Walk

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

North Pennine Ridge South – Dufton to Hartside Pass via Cross Fell Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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North Pennine Ridge South – Dufton to Hartside Pass via Cross Fell

There’s no doubt that the North Pennines provide some wild and strenuous walking. The highest point, Cross Fell, isn’t easily ascended from any direction, and so any day in these hills is going to be a big one!

This route starts off in Dufton by following the Pennine Way and ascending Knock Fell, Great and Little Dun Fells before reaching Cross Fell itself. It continues along the ridge towards Hartside Pass to finish the day.

As this is a linear route, you’ll need to organise transport back to the beginning, or you can continue northwards over the remaining Pennine hills to Hallbankgate and make a weekend of it!

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the 4 Hewitts of Cross Fell, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell, Knock Fell

This walk includes the 4 Nuttalls of Cross Fell, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell, Knock Fell

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
22.73 km 951 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Strenuous Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Weather Forecast:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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