Due to the topography, there are multiple variants of the horseshoe with the option for walkers to add in a variety of extra peaks if they choose.
[1] A horseshoe of high summits surrounds Coledale: from Grisedale Pike in the north, round through Hopegill Head, down to the pass of Coledale Hause, and then up to Eel Crag (named 'Cragg Hill' on Ordnance Survey maps) and Sail.
[4] It is common to add Hopegill Head to this core version after Grisedale Pike and before the hause.
[6] Walkers may combine the two southern ridges by connecting between Causey Pike and Outerside over High Moss.
[7] Additionally, either or both of the peaks of Wandope and Grasmoor can be visited between Eel Crag and Coledale Hause for an extended walk.