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Lake District
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Lake District
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Great End -
Great End is in the Scafell range. From the south it is simply a lump continuing this chain. From the north, however, it is appears as an immense mountain, with an imposing north face rising above Sprinkling Tarn. This is a popular location for wild camping, and the north face attracts many climbers. The area around Great End and Scafell provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Great End and Scafell holiday accommodation listed below.
Great End tourist information holiday accommodation around Great End, the Lake District.
Great End -
Grid Ref: NY 226 084
Maps: Explorer maps OL6, OS Landranger 89,90
Range: Southern Fells
Stats: 2,984 ft, 910 m
Villages: Wasdale Head, Borrowdale, Langdale, Elterwater, Coniston
Fells: Scafell Pike, Scafell, Great End, Great Gable, Bow Fell, Crinkle Crags, Pillar
Lakes: Wastwater
View on Map: Great End on a map
More info: Great End Info
Ascents: Great End
Nearest Bus Stop: Coniston
Nearest Train: Windermere
Great End
Great End may be ascended from Sty Head Tarn via The Band (not to be confused with the more famous Band on Bowfell) from Wasdale Head along Lingmell Gill and Spouthead Gill, from Borrowdale via Grains Gill, from Great Langdale via Rossett Gill and Esk Hause, or from Eskdale. For details on other ascents please see Great End on Wikipedia
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Featured Holiday Accommodation near Great End
Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Great End area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as , Wasdale Head, Wastwater, Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, Eskdale, Eskdale Green, Holmrook and Ravenglass.
The Leathes Head Hotel is an award winning hotel in 2½ acre grounds close to Keswick, in the Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the Lake District. Situated in an elevated position with magnificent views of the fells and lakes. Excellent facilities and food. More on the Leathes Head Hotel near Keswick ...
