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Little Knapside Hill, Knapside Hill, and Melmerby Fell and back from Hartside viewpoint · August 22, 2025

9.4 kmsDistance
219 mAscent
234 mDescent
:25 hDuration
ModerateDifficulty
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🧭 Route Character

A moderate route in Northern Pennines. Check the GPS track on Outdooractive for full details of the route, waypoints, and terrain.

🚗 Getting There

Starting Point: Hartside viewpoint car park (NY 641 422)

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Terrain: Moorland paths, some indistinct sections, gully crossing, boggy areas.

💡 Tony's Notes

This is a straightforward linear walk across Pennine moorland to Melmerby Fell, offering wonderful views of the Lakeland Fells throughout, great if you just fancy a stroll or even if you are Hewitt bagging. The path is generally clear except at Long Pot where it fades and a gully crossing is required. The section around Knapside Hill can be boggy after wet weather. A pleasant out-and-back route across open moorland with good views rewarding the modest effort and another Hewitt bagged.

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