Sunset from Sale Fell

Sale Fell

Difficulty: Easy Guide: Book Six – The North-Western Fells Sale Fell is the furthest outcrop of the North-Western fells, providing far reaching views across to the coast, the Isle of Man and even Scotland, as well as out over Bassenthwaite Lake. It’s a neat little walk and can be easily Read more…

Wastwater Valley

Great Gable

Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Wainwright Guide: Book Seven – The Western Fells Easily recognisable on the skyline at the Northern end of Wastwater, Great Gable is one of the most popular summits in the Lake District. As Wainwright so elegantly conveyed in his guide books, it is highly satisfying to complete the Read more…

Mellbreak

Mellbreak

Difficulty: Easy-ModerateWainwright: Book Seven – The Western Fells Mellbreak Fell Looming over the Western shoreline of Crummock Water, Mellbreak is a distinctive feature of the landscape. It’s a nice stand alone warm-up walk before attempting some of the taller fells in the region such as High Stile Ridge or Grasmoor, Read more…

Fleetwith Pike

A supremely beautiful view, a soaring ridge and a wild hollow rimmed by crags. These are the things that identify Fleetwith in the mind of the fell walker. This step by step guide will take you through the climb to access one of the most amazing views in all of Lakeland!