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Blake Fell
573m (1881ft)

The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England

The summit of Blake Fell is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.


Record Blake Fell as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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Wainwright
(No. 139)

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English Dewey
37th highest in England,
82nd in England & Wales

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English Marilyn
56th highest in England,
810th highest in Great Britain

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English Trig Point (Pillar)

You can find Blake Fell & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL4 The English Lakes - North Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


See Blake Fell and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Blake Fell and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Blake Fell by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c478 Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell and Gavel Fell from Loweswater

Fine high level walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 6.5mls (10.5km)
Ascent:2,025ft (617m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c413 Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell and Hen Comb from Loweswater

High level walk away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.5mls (13.5km)
Ascent:2,540ft (774m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c212 Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell, Hen Comb and Mellbreak from Loweswater

High level walk away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.5ml (15km)
Ascent:3,666ft (1,117m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Blake Fell Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Blake Fell

Christine Shepherd walked up Blake Fell on May 30th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Maggie's Bridge using walk c212 Climbed again using walk 413 on 14.10.21 Climbed for a third time on 3.3.24 from Maggies Bridge via High Nook Tarn. [with] On my own [weather] Hot & sunny - This was part of a very quiet walk near the start of four days of serious peak bagging while staying in Keswick. The walk up to this fell via High Nook Tarn & Fothergill Head was a lovely route. Went on to Gavel & back down via a path at the other side of the Tarn.

Richard Marchant climbed Blake Fell on May 28th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parking the car at Peter House Farm & then followed the Cumbria Way up past Whitewater Dash Water Falls to Black Nettle Hause. From here I went right up Birkett Edge to Bakestall then back to Black Nettle Hause & up the other side following Dry Gill to Little Calva then traversed around to Great Calva keeping to the ridge. Had a rest here then basically followed my route back to the car. [with] On my Own [weather] Dry Day & a bit overcast in the morning although it did become sunny & clear in the afternoon.

Paul Macey bagged Blake Fell on July 25th, 2022 [with] Luke [weather] Low cloud

John Tippins hiked Blake Fell on July 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Loweswater [with] Alone [weather] Overcast most of the day & very windy on top, but dry. Sunny late afternoon.

Richard Fulcher summited Blake Fell on April 20th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in Maggies Bridge car park near Loweswater. Walked up through High Nook Farm & around the top of Holme Wood & then ascended up to Burnbank Fell. Continued on to Blake Fell, Gavel Fell & finally Hen Comb. Returned down Loweswater Fell to the hotel in Loweswater for a pint & a lager in the sun! [with] Jen [weather] A perfect day for walking - sunshine, light winds & some cloud in the afternoon. - Good packed lunch with chocolate biscuits & cake!

Pete George conquered Blake Fell on August 28th, 2021 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Roco [weather] Sunny

Michael Austin scaled Blake Fell on October 13th, 2020 [from/via/route] C212

Darren Wilson walked up Blake Fell on June 2nd, 2021 [from/via/route] Fellbarrow, Low Fell, Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell & Blake Fell [with] Lone [weather] Sunny dry beautiful day out

Michael Nolan climbed Blake Fell on May 11th, 2021 [from/via/route] Maggies bridge [with] Morag the lurcher [weather] lovely morning awful afternoon just down in time

Claire Murray bagged Blake Fell on March 7th, 2021 [from/via/route] Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell, Gavel Fell, Hen Comb & Mellbeck from Loweswater [with] Vitor [weather] Lovely! - Lovely walk over peaty ground, would be very boggy in the rain

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Blake Fell

Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: A. Wainwright (51)

Gavel Fell (left), Blake Fell, Carling Knott and Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Gavel Fell (left), Blake Fell, Carling Knott and Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: Richard Leonard (4)

Carling Knott summit shelter with Blake Fell beyond

Carling Knott summit shelter with Blake Fell beyond

Photo: Raymond Brown (37)

Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Grasmoor (centre) and Mellbreak (mid ground) from Blake Fell

Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Grasmoor (centre) and Mellbreak (mid ground) from Blake Fell

Photo: Mike Knipe (174)

Blake Fell summit cairn

Blake Fell summit cairn

Photo: Raymond Brown (40)

Blake Fell summit

Blake Fell summit

Photo: Christine Shepherd (840)

The stone shelter on the summit of Blake Fell

The stone shelter on the summit of Blake Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (839)

Mellbreak, Mellbreak (North Top), Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell and Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Mellbreak, Mellbreak (North Top), Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell and Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: A. Wainwright (49)

Blake Fell from Maggie's Bridge

Blake Fell from Maggie's Bridge

Photo: Raymond Brown (53)

Murton Fell from Blake Fell summit

Murton Fell from Blake Fell summit

Photo: Raymond Brown (42)

The North Western Fells from Blake Fell summit

The North Western Fells from Blake Fell summit

Photo: Raymond Brown (41)


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