Wainwright Challenge: Route Five - A Kirkstone Dovedale Circuit

Hike Details

  • Distance: 20km (13 miles)
  • Duration: 9-10 hours
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Area: Wainwright Challenge

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£30pp

Available on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

Wainwright Challenge: Route Five - A Kirkstone Dovedale Circuit

  • Ascent: 5,200ft / 1600m
  • Peaks Included: Hartsop Dodd, Caudale Moor, Red Screes, Middle Dodd, Little Hart Crag, High Hartsop Dodd, Hartsop Above How
  • Great for: Intermediate hikers who want to level up to hard!
  • Starting time: 8am
  • Finish times: 5pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: PARKING INFO. Find parking on Google maps
  • Car park cost: £8 or Free for National Trust members

** PLEASE NOTE: If you have completed a booking/enquiry from for this event and have not heard back within our turnaround time of 1-2 days, please check your junk folder for a response from us.

** Each Small Group will run with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours before the hike, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements.

What to expect

The Dovedale Kirkstone route features a mix of terrain, from steep grassy ascents to rocky paths along the ridge. The initial climb is TOUGH, with some uneven and rugged sections, but the ridgeline offers mostly gentle, grassy walking with occasional boggy patches.

This is a tough walking route covering 7 Wainwrights, this is reserved for hikers with a good level of fitness.

FAQs

Please refer to our Terms And Conditions.

Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

For each hike we calculate a suitable time based on the distance and terrain. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

For information on what you should bring, please view our compulsory and recommended kit list.

Will you take on the epic Wainwright Challenge: Route Five - A Kirkstone Dovedale Circuit with Trekking Tom Experiences? We can't wait to meet you!

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