The Five Peaks Challenge (First plot)

Technically six named peaks in total, but only five are from the top 10 tallest in Yorkshire (Swarth Fell is in at number 13)Hence the name… The Five Peaks3rd – Great Shunner Fell – 716 m4th – High Seat – 709 m5th – Wild Boar Fell – 708 m8th – Gregory Chapel – 695 m10th – Hugh Seat – 689 m 13th – Swarth Fell – 681 mSuggested walking order:1 – Great Shunner Fell2 – Hugh Seat3 – Gregory Chapel4 – High Seat5 – Wild Boar Fell6 – Swarth FellEqually as long and arduous as the famous Three Peaks, but with 100m less ascent in total.Starting from Cotterdale, it begins with an initial short climb then a long and less steep ascent to meet the first four peaks, rolling up and down across the plateau. Followed by a steep descent over Malastang Edge into Outhgill and a steep ascent back out to reach Wild Boar. Next, a long and steady ascent passing over Swarth Fell, then one final smaller climb taking on Tarn Hill to finish back at Cotterdale over the other side.

OS Maps Required

OS Explorer Map (102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109 and 111) Cornwall Set

Map of Trail