The walk ticks off five must-climb mountains \u2013 Pillar, Scoat Fell, Steeple, Red Pike and Yewbarrow \u2013 and serves up stunning views of others including the Scafell Massif and Great Gable. It\u2019s a rough and rugged hike, with steep ascents and a touch of scrambling. It\u2019ll test your legs and fitness, but it\u2019s well worth the graft \u2013 particularly if you end with a pint and some pub grub at the charming Wasdale Head Inn<\/a>.<\/p>\n Looking for more walks in the Lake District<\/a>? We\u2019ve got plenty of nearby routes to choose from, including Tarn Hows<\/a>, the Old Man of Coniston<\/a> and Cat Bells<\/a>.<\/p>\n Of all the national parks in Britain, the Lake District in North England is arguably the most celebrated \u2013 discover the area\u2019s fells, rivers, waters and towns with our guide to the best walks in the Lake District National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> 10.7 miles \/ 17.2km | 7-8 hours | challenging | 1,400m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n Head north to Wasdale Head Inn. Pass the pub, veer left and take the path to the right of Mosedale Beck. Fork left at Fogmire Beck and head north-west following Mosedale Beck, continuing deep into Mosedale Valley.<\/p>\n Beyond a cairn, fork right and take Black Sail Pass north to Gatherstone Beck. Veer left across the beck before climbing the zig-zagging Black Sail Pass path. Veer north-east and east to the col.<\/p>\n Sometimes, the prospect of climbing to the top of a mountain can be a little intimidating, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. Discover some of Britain\u2019s best mountains and peaks in our guide to the top easy climbs for beginner hikers<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> Beyond a large cairn, turn left and follow the old metal fence posts north-west. Pass to the left of a small tarn and follow the path.<\/p>\n Traverse west, bypassing south of Looking Stead, and arrive at the base of Pillar\u2019s eastern ridge. Ascend steeply west over craggy ground. Veer north-west and west again, following the clear path to Pillar\u2019s summit.<\/p>\n Turn left and descend steep, rocky slopes south-west to Wind Gap. Climb south-west, over jumbled boulders past Black Crag. Head west over the wide, grassy col before climbing south-west towards Scoat Fell.<\/p>\n Scramble over a boulder field, go through a gap in the wall, and follow the wall west. Reach Scoat Fell\u2019s summit (a small cairn atop a wall). Follow the wall west again, pass a large cairn and veer right towards Steeple. Descend a narrow path to a col before climbing easily to the summit.<\/p>\n Retrace your steps to the main ridge. Cross a wall gap and head south-east on the pathless slopes to the col between Scoat Fell and Red Pike.<\/p>\n Climb steadily south-east to Red Pike. Descend south, south-east and east to Dore Head. The crags ahead look daunting, but a narrow trod guides the way. There are a few short gullies and rocky steps to negotiate, so scrambling confidence is essential. Emerge at Yewbarrow\u2019s broad plateau. Pass the northern top and continue south to true summit.<\/p>\n Descend south. Pass a small cairn at the nose of ridge and continue south towards Great Door. Just before the craggy humps at the ridge\u2019s southern tip (NY170077), veer right on a path that bypasses more difficult terrain and descends south-west. The going is steep and rocky, following a gully for a while, but the path guides you safely down.<\/p>\n Veer left to a wall and cross the ladder stile. Turn right and follow the wall south-west to Over Beck and down to the road. Turn left and walk north-east back to the car park.<\/p>\n Mosedale Horseshoe walking route and map<\/a><\/p>\n You can park for free at the \u2018village green\u2019 car park in Wasdale Head (NY186085, CA20 1EX). On summer weekends, a park and ride shuttle-bus is available from Gosforth and Nether Wasdale.<\/p>\n A tough mountain walk with steep and rocky ground, boulder fields and sections of scrambling on Yewbarrow. Good navigation skills required.<\/p>\n OS Explorer OL4 and OL6<\/p>\n Ritson\u2019s Bar at the Wasdale Head Inn<\/a> is perfectly located for a post-hike meal.<\/p>\n The Strands Inn<\/a> in Nether Wasdale is a good pub too strands-brewery.co.uk<\/p>\n The Wasdale Head Inn<\/a> has en-suite rooms, self-catering apartments and a campsite.<\/p>\nLake District walks<\/h4>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Mosedale Horseshoe<\/h2>\n
1. Wasdale Head Inn<\/h4>\n
Easy UK mountains and peaks for beginners<\/h4>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>2. Looking Stead<\/h4>\n
3. Wind Gap<\/h4>\n
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5. Great Door<\/h4>\n
Mosedale Horseshoe map<\/h2>\n
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Starting point<\/h4>\n
Terrain<\/h4>\n
Map<\/h4>\n
Eat\/drink<\/h4>\n
Stay<\/h4>\n