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Natural Monuments

North West England

Lonscale Fell

Natural Monuments

North West England

Lonscale Fell

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Lonscale Fell

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Conspicuous on the Northern Fell scene due to its dramatic east facing crags, hikes to Lonscale Fell have plenty to offer. Occupying the middle ground between the giants of Skiddaw …

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Location: Underskiddaw, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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April 19, 2021

Hiking

Lonscale Fell is often missed by hikers whose sights are set firmly on Skiddaw. But Lonscale Fell makes for a great walk in it's own right, especially when hiked alongside Latrigg from Keswick. Whilst the top is quite flat and broad, the profile of Lonscale Fell from a distance is quite dramatic thanks to the crags on the eastern side of the mountain.

October 5, 2021

Hiking

A short detour can be made to this Wainwright when walking Skiddaw. Cutting off from the path is easy and you can follow fence posts to its summit. Once reached its a 180 turn and Skiddaw is directly in front of you. Follow the fence again to eventually rejoind the path.

October 7, 2022

Hiking

If your doing the Skiddaw Group which has eight Wainwrights, it is only a short detour out and back to get Lonscale Fell. You also get a nice view of where you have been all day as it is the last one...unless you are knocking off Latrigg as the last one at the bottom of the hill.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Lonscale Fell

4.6

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hikers

#1.

Little Man (Skiddaw) summit – Lonscale Fell loop from Applethwaite

9.49km

03:30

590m

590m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

4.8

(4)

96

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#2.

View of Derwent Water – Lonscale Fell loop from Keswick

15.0km

04:58

670m

670m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

4.6

(7)

50

hikers

#3.

Lonscale Fell – Skiddaw Car Park loop from Applethwaite

7.99km

02:56

490m

480m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

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Elevation 710 m

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Location: Underskiddaw, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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