Great Gable
Key information: Great Gable 
- One of the Lakes' finest mountains, sitting at the heart of the range with magnificent views all around.
- Approaches from Ennerdale, Wasdale and Seathwait. Can be incorporated into long ridge walks, including Pillar, Haystacksand even across to the Scafell Massif.
- There are no less than 25 inspiring Cicerone guide books on the Lake District (their speciality)! Have a look at their website. Find relevant books by using Amazon search function:
- See our Lake District page for further photos and general and practical information.
Walkopedia rating
- Walkopedia rating88
- Beauty32.5
- Natural interest15.5
- Human interest10
- Charisma30
- Negative points0
- Total rating88
Vital Statistics
- Length: Variable
- Maximum Altitude: 899m
- Level of Difficulty: Strenuous
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