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View of Derwent Water – Catbells Summit loop from Grange

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View of Derwent Water – Catbells Summit loop from Grange

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View of Derwent Water – Catbells Summit loop from Grange

01:04

6.44km

400m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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797 m

Gravel Climb to Derwentwater View

Highlight • Lake

easy well graded surface, do it during quieter hours though as very popular

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1.46 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

We did the hike during winter - going up was a little bit difficult due to iced paths, but doable in good hiking shoes.the views are amazing!

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3.45 km

Skelgill Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

great little walk starting off with a zig zag path

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3.75 km

Skelgill Bank

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After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are …

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4.54 km

View of Derwentwater from Cat Bells

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4.55 km

Catbells Summit

Highlight • Summit

The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high …

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5.62 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can indeed see Derwent

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6.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

614 m

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

2.48 km

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

11°C

98 %

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View of Derwent Water – Catbells Summit loop from Grange

Gravel Climb to Derwentwater View

View of Derwent Water

Skelgill Bank

Skelgill Bank

View of Derwentwater from Cat Bells

Catbells Summit

View of Derwent Water

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