Bowfell
Mountain in North West England
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The hike up Bowfell
The route starts at Old Dungeon Ghyll — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Bowfell?
Bowfell is 903 m above sea level and lies in North West England. Its prominence is 148 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Bowfell?
From Old Dungeon Ghyll it is about 5.0 km one way with 806 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 6 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Bowfell?
The nearest parking is Old Dungeon Ghyll (east of the peak) — 5.0 km on foot · ↑ 806 m · about 5 h 6 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 5.9 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Bowfell in Conquer?
Yes — Bowfell is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Bowfell in the app
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