Great Gable from Beck Head

Great Gable is one of the most popular of the Lakeland fells. Routes to the summit start from all the main Lake District valleys, including Wasdale, Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Langdale.

The summit of Great Gable is a rocky wasteland of boulders, offering spectacular views in all directions. It includes two features of note: the Westmorland Cairn, a heap of rocks marking one of the best views in the national park; and a plaque commemorating members of the Fell and Rock Climbing Club who died in the First World War - an annual memorial service is held here on Remembrance Sunday.

Beck Head, where this photograph was taken, is the col between Great Gable and Kirk Fell.

A desktop wallpaper sized version of this picture can be freely downloaded from Lake District Desktops, my main photography website.

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