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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

04:56

14.1km

720m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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381 m

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

2.95 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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3.56 km

Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

Nice view worth the walk to go and see

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5.67 km

View of Derwentwater

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favourite places to visit in all weather can get here by walking, driving if parking is available and by steamer

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6.34 km

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 met with the site of Catbells' domed apex rising higher still ahead. It's a wonderful and exciting sight. No wonder Catbells is often referred to as a 'mountain in miniature'.

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7.16 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 season, it's unlikely that you'll be alone on the top. However, if you are in the northern lakes, you simply must enjoy the splendour of the Catbells. The name 'Catbells' may have come from the old English phrase 'cat's bield' — a wild cat's shelter — and is possibly from days gone by when wild cats still roamed these fells.

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7.81 km

Hause Gate

Mountain Pass

8.93 km

View of Catbells

Highlight • Summit

If you enjoy watching people hike a Wainwright in their flip flops then this is the place to be…. The view at the top is stunning though

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9.29 km

Maiden Moor

Highlight • Summit

When hiking up the ridge from Catbells, Maiden Moor is the next summit you will reach. While its flat summit is no rival to that of better known neighbours Catbells and High Spy (the next summit you reach), it is a delightful place to be and forms part of a truly iconic Lakeland section.

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10.3 km

High Spy North Top

Highlight • Summit

Great views

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

2.33 km

2.03 km

329 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

3.38 km

1.90 km

1.83 km

1.72 km

355 m

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

25°C

14°C

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Comments

October 5, 2022,Derwent water. Catbells Loop. 3 Wainwrights. 1 Nuttall.

Day 7. Derwent water. Catbells Loop. 3 Wainwrights. 1 Nuttall.

Wainwrights: Cat bells 451m, Maiden Moor 575m and High Spy 653m. Nuttalls: High Spy North Top.

The start point is a sizeable car park at the Northern or Skelgill end of Cat Bells with enough room for 5-7 cars. This is a busy and popular start point and just outside …

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View of Derwent Water – Catbells Summit loop from Grange

View of Derwent Water

Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water

View of Derwentwater

Skelgill Bank

Catbells Summit

View of Catbells

Maiden Moor

High Spy North Top

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