8 15.66km 1076m

The Fairfield Horseshoe

Summary

Distance:

15.66km

Elevation:

1076m

Route

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Starting Location

Location

Ambleside

Postcode

LA22 9AS

Grid Ref

NY376046

Buses

  • 505
  • 555
  • 599

Estimated Time

A leisurely hiking pace finishes this walk in around 7 hours 30 mins

Walk Terrain

  • Steeper gradients

    Mostly moderate gradients, with some sections on the steeper side of normal

  • Partial path visibility

    Some sections may be unclear, and poor weather could make navigation tricky

  • Minimal exposure

    Little to no sense of exposure throughout the walk

These ratings are based on my own experience and are for guidance only - find out more.

Photos

Weather Forecast

Forecast for Fairfield Summit (873m)

Friday 10 July

/
21°C
Sunny day

Feels-like

21°

Wind gusts

17kph

Chance of rain

4%

Visibility

25km+

Forecast provided by the Met Office under the Open Government Licence.

These routes are for guidance only. Always check the weather, wear appropriate clothing, and know your limits. See the safety page for the more advice before setting out.