Place Fell

A 12km advanced hike that begins with a boat ride across Ullswater before following the lakeside trail to Lowther Barn. A steady climb through moorland leads to the 657m summit, where sweeping views of the Helvellyn range and Patterdale await.

Walk overview

Total distance: 12km - Length: 5 hours

Description:
A varied hike starting with a boat ride across Ullswater, followed by a scenic lakeside trail and a steady ascent to Place Fell’s summit.

Difficulty:
Advanced

Directions:
Drive to Glenridding car park (CA11 0PD), buy your ticket for the 30-minute Ullswater Steamer boat ride to Howtown where the walk begins.

What to bring:
Sturdy walking shoes, a waterproof coat, a drink, sun cream, hat, camera.

Look down

Place Fell offers panoramic views of the fells stretching far beyond Ullswater, and down into the famous steep-sided valleys to the east, which are home to England’s oldest herd of Red Deer.

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Athena Mellor's guide to Place Fell

Seasoned explorer Athena Mellor is the mind behind Ramble Guides, a website for the modern explorer who wants to make the most out of the UK’s beautiful hikes. Athena visited Another Place to put together a hiking guide for one of the many walks on our doorstep at the hotel.

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