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Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott routes: 6 ways to the top
Crinkle Crags TraverseHiking · 12km · from Old Dungeon GhyllModerate
This classic route traverses all the Crinkles, offering stunning views of the surrounding fells, it includes the famous Bad Step which can be bypassed.
Langdale to Crinkle CragsHiking · 14km · from Old Dungeon GhyllModerate
Starting from Langdale, this route takes you over the Crinkle Crags with an optional scramble over the Bad Step.
Eskdale RouteHiking · 16km · from Brotherilkeld FarmModerate
This route approaches the Crinkle Crags from the Eskdale side, offering a quieter ascent with beautiful valley views.
Three Tarns RouteHiking · 15km · from Old Dungeon GhyllModerate
This route takes you past the Three Tarns before ascending the Crinkle Crags, providing a scenic and varied hike.
Bowfell and Crinkle Crags CircuitHiking · 18km · from Old Dungeon GhyllHard
This challenging circuit combines Bowfell and Crinkle Crags, offering a full day of high-level walking with spectacular views.
The Bad Step ScrambleScrambling · 12km · from Old Dungeon GhyllGrade 1 Scramble
This route includes the Grade 1 scramble over the Bad Step, a short but challenging section that requires careful footwork.
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The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 822m summit.
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Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:46
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:51.
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About Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott
Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott is 822 m (2,697 ft) high with 7 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 39th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Crinkle Crags - Fourth Crinkle (0.1 km), Crinkle Crags - Third Crinkle (0.2 km) and Shelter Crags (0.2 km).
How high is Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott?
Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott is 822 metres high with 7 metres of prominence.
Where is Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott?
Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Crinkle Crags Traverse (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Crinkle Crags - Gunson Knott today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
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