Cat Bells (Catbells)
451m (1480ft)
The North Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 3.75ml (6km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,628ft (496m) |
| Time: | 3 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Keswick - Derwent Water Launch - Nichol End Pier - Hawes End Pier - Newlands Valley - Woodford's Path - Cat Bells (Catbells) - Hawes End Pier - Derwent Water Launch - Keswick
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.25ml (13km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,512ft (766m) |
| Time: | 5½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Hawes End - Derwent Water - Newlands Valley - Skelgill Bank - Woodford's Path - Cat Bells (Catbells) - Maiden Moor - High Spy (North Top) - High Spy - Dalehead Tarn - Newlands Valley - Newlands Church - Little Town - Hawes End
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 10mls (16km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,349ft (1,082m) |
| Time: | 7.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Hawes End - Derwent Water - Skelgill Bank - Woodford's Path - Cat Bells (Catbells) - Maiden Moor - Narrow Moor - High Spy (North Top) - High Spy - Dale Head Tarn - Rigghead Quarries - The Allerdale Ramble - Castle Crag - River Derwent - Yewdale Knott - Manesty - Manesty Band - Hawes End - Derwent Water.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 10.25ml (16.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,585ft (1,093m) |
| Time: | 7½ hrs |
| Grade: | (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Hawes End - Derwent Water - Skelgill Bank - Woodford's Path - Cat Bells (Catbells) - Maiden Moor - High Spy (North Top) - High Spy - Dalehead Tarn - Dale Head (Newlands) - Hindscarth - High Crags - Scope End - Low Snab Farm - Newlands Church - Little Town - Newlands Valley - Hawes End - Derwent Water.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 12mls (19km) |
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| Ascent: | 4,152ft (1,266m) |
| Time: | 8½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Hawes End - Derwent Water - Skelgill Bank - Woodford's Path - Cat Bells (Catbells) - Maiden Moor - High Spy (North Top) - High Spy - Dale Head Tarn - Dale Head (Newlands) - Hindscarth Edge - Hindscarth - Littledale Edge - Robinson - High Snab Bank - Newlands Church - Little Town - Hawes End - Derwent Water.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 14.5ml (23km) |
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| Ascent: | 5,409ft (1,648m) |
| Time: | 11 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Very Hard) |
Route Summary:
Hawes End - Derwent Water - Skelgill Bank - Woodford's Path - Cat Bells (Catbells) - Maiden Moor - High Spy (North Top) - High Spy - Dalehead Tarn - Dale Head (Newlands) - Hindscarth - Littledale Edge - Robinson - High Snockrigg - Moss Force - Newlands Hause - Knott Rigg - Ard Crags - Birkrigg - Keskerdale Beck - Newlands Church - Newlands Beck - Little Town - Skelgill Farm - Hawes End Derwent Water.
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Cat Bells (Catbells)
Martin Hartshorne walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 25th, 2025 [from/via/route] Chapel bridge [with] finley [weather] Started warm & sunny with a cool breeze then clouded over later
Nick Tippins climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on January 1st, 2025 [from/via/route] Cat Bells Circular from Grange [with] Fran
Sarah Gunn bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 27th, 2024 [from/via/route] From Littletown [with] Martin Gunn, Dan Gunn and Shannon Worton
Claire Kirk hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 16th, 2025 [from/via/route] Portinscale [with] Gareth [weather] Very cold but windy day. Clear.
Ian Ashton summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 5th, 2024 [with] With JPH
David Higginbottom conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 23rd, 2024 [from/via/route] C405 [with] Carolyn [weather] Good
Sarah Moore scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 29th, 2024 [from/via/route] c405 Amazing day having driven up early from Derby - & then a glorious Good Friday with clear views all day. Cat Bells - Maiden Moor - High Spy - down the Riggsdale Quarries - along the river back... [with] On my own [weather] Easter warmth - little wind & clear views all the way was incredible. - Over excited parking = parking ticket... And then coming down, & thinking about 2 more days of hiking I managed to twist my knee in a way that caused so much pain it's untrue. Writing this at the end of the weekend, I'm just glad it's ok & led to other things.
Clare Tait walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 24th, 2024 [from/via/route] A 3.45 get up to take advantage of the promised fair weather. Good thing we left the midlands early as we literally grabbed the last of the parking spots at the base of Catbells. Absolutely beautiful walk up & enjoyed the craggy areas. We had the summit to ourselves. Then went onward to Maiden Moor. Sadly, neither of us is fit enough for the half Newlands which we would have done a few years ago. We descended to walk back around the base & enjoyed stunning views. Fabulous view. Well worth the early start [with] Charlie [weather] Perfect walking weather with some blue sky & great visibility.
Claire Rigg climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 8th, 2010 [with] Jane [weather] Sunny
Michael Paul Smith bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) during February, 2022 [from/via/route] Mary Mount Hotel [with] Jude Fitton [weather] Cloud
Christine Shepherd hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 14th, 2005 [from/via/route] Walked from Gutherscale Climbed again via Hause Gate from Littletown 07.09.21 Climbed for a third time on 27.10.22 [with] On my own [weather] Bright & sunny
Paul Macey summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 12th, 2023 [from/via/route] Using walk c405 [with] Luke [weather] Sunny & hot 30 degrees very little cloud - Walk abandoned after Cat Bells due to heat
John Ramsbottom conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 1st, 2023 [from/via/route] walk c405 parked at roadside layby [with] Lola [weather] mixture of mist & sunshine - good walk rigghead quarry was interesting
Mr Davison scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 18th, 2017 [from/via/route] Derwent water [with] Jenny davison [weather] sunny,
Geoff Hand walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 23rd, 2023 [from/via/route] From Newlands Valley as part of a recce of the Newlands Memorial Fell race. [with] Richard Macilwaine and Tess [weather] Cold & Sunny all day, beautiful - Race includes Robinson, Hindscarth, Dalehead, High Spy,Maiden Moor & Cat Bells
Angeline Grieveson climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 22nd, 2023 [with] Dotty
James Hughes bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 6th, 2023 [from/via/route] Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High Spy, Castle Crag [with] Solo [weather] Generally Clear, Cold - Frosty morning, beautiful vistas. Completed within 5 hours, quicker than 8 hour suggestion.
Sarah Baker hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 14th, 2021 [with] Larry baker and Bailey [weather] Beautiful day, slightly hazy, bit cold - Up & back didn't do the loop route
Martyn Atherton summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 18th, 2021 [from/via/route] c291/Own Route - High spy, Maiden Moor, Cat Bells to Borrowdale [with] Martyn and Paul [weather] Dry & cloudy then sunny pm - Quiet on High Spy then very busy on Cat Bells
Vincent Clarke conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 17th, 2022 [from/via/route] Car park at foothill near hawesend [with] family [weather] sunny / mild
Kate Peacock scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 14th, 2022 [from/via/route] Round the back [with] Me, Sheila & Lou [weather] Really warm for the hour - Climbed during the night for sunrise, simply gorgeous
Caroline Winter walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 14th, 2022 [from/via/route] Road to Grange, Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High Spy, descent before Dalehead tarn, Little Town, Skelgill [with] Solo [weather] 22 degrees, clear skies - Unable to park as arrived late morning. No surprise very busy, but less people after the top. Waterfalls very inviting for a dip.
Tony Halliday climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 21st, 2021 [from/via/route] From car park at bottom of hill [with] My boarder terrier jimmy [weather] The weather was warm start dry sunny no wind not too busy - A steady loop walk bit of a scramble with great views over keswick
Pete George bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 14th, 2022 [from/via/route] Rosthwaite [with] Roco [weather] Warm & clear
Helen Williams hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 29th, 2021 [from/via/route] Grange to High Spy then Maiden Moor [with] Paul and Sweep [weather] Cloudy with sunny spells
Dan Milman summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 10th, 2021 [with] Milly & Jonah [weather] Sunny & clear
Helen Bolton conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 13th, 2021 [from/via/route] Go4walk c399 Hawes End Pier [weather] Windy - Added on Maiden Moor then back to lake & walked lakeshore back to car. Lovely walk
Ian Cox scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 7th, 2021 [from/via/route] Circular from Hawes End Ferry Jetty, taking in 4 Wainrights - ferry over from Keswick [with] Nicola Cox [weather] Beautiful sunshine & 20 degs
Karen Maguire walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 18th, 2019 [from/via/route] New lands horseshoe
Nicola Parkinson climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 26th, 2020 [from/via/route] Catbells, Maiden Moor & High Spy from Little Town [with] Stu [weather] Sunny
Tim Winn bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 21st, 2021 [from/via/route] Hawse End Ferry [with] Jane [weather] Good
Catherine Hill hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 21st, 2019 [from/via/route] Not sure - at the bottom, coffee van. Hot & sunny. [with] Karen, Peter and Hazel [weather] Dry,sunny, hot - Easter Sunday. - Lunch afterwards at the Pheasant
John Hanlon summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 13th, 2020 [from/via/route] Hotel- Borrowdale Gates Hotel, walk started from hotel [with] Gail [weather] Sunny - 3 Wainwright walk, including Catbells, Maiden Moor, High Spy 1 of 3
Claire Murray conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 1st, 2018 [from/via/route] Park at foot of fell. - Lovely walk, have done it many times
Boyd Gilmore scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 20th, 2020 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Samuel [weather] Superb clear day with gentle breeze - Included Maiden Moor & High Spy
Tony Kenny walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 6th, 2011 [with] Kitty
Andrew Flynn climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 8th, 2020 [from/via/route] c459 The Greater Newlands Horseshoe from Hawes End [with] Nicola [weather] Very very sunny - Ran out of water with approx 7 miles to go. A lot of lessons learnt that day.
Andy Buxton bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 1st, 1988 [from/via/route] From Hawes End [with] Rachel and Dan [weather] Fine, dry & cold - Beware of the carniverous sheep!
Deborah Johnson hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 2nd, 1993 [from/via/route] Cat Bells hair pin bends [with] Andy, Dan and Tom [weather] Sunny, icy - Boys didn't like the descent in the backpacks
Julie Hill summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 28th, 2020 [from/via/route] Borrowdale CAMC [with] Dave Hill [weather] Sunny , windy, rain
Gill Bates conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 25th, 2014 [from/via/route] Keswick
Richard Banks scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 13th, 2020 [from/via/route] Newlands
Stephen Batson walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 8th, 2020 [from/via/route] Rosthwaite [with] Clare [weather] Very Windy
Stuart Rigby climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 27th, 2019 [from/via/route] After hearing that Catbells is one of the most popular walks in the Lakes, we had to give it a go ourselves. We parked in a small parking area that suits about a dozen or so cars on a small unnamed road at the Northern end of Catbells right at the foot of the climb. Our climb started immediately from one end of the parking area. We are both in our 50's & are new to walking The Lakes so what might be a gentle ramble for some is a bit more challenging for us. We took several rest & photo stops on the way up to the first peak which was a pleasant effort. Once we got to the top & could see the next part of the walk we were looking forward to getting stuck in. The middle section between peaks is just an up & down stroll with lovely views both sides & the final peak is generally easy if you take the time to look for all the easier pathways that are slightly hidden by rocks & stones & meander around rather than the more direct route of just clambering over the rocks in a straight line. There was 1 small section that needed to be scrambled over with a little care but once traversed it was only 50 metres to the top. We were so glad we heeded all the advice regarding waterproofs etc as apart from mist & drizzle being intermittent for most of the climb we had a 5 minute spell of heavy rain, wind & hail as one grotesquely ugly cloud floated overhead as we neared the summit. The feeling of achievment once at the top is a delight. We would have stayed longer & probably had our packed lunch here but for the weather. The way down is either retrace your steps or carry on going until you find a fork in the path. Right takes you up a larger peak (Maiden Moor) thats pretty much dead ahead. We took the left fork the walk down the manmade path to Manesty Park was a joy & our stroll along the lake shore was relaxing & therapeutic. Be sure to visit the Teddy In The Window at Brandlehow as you follow the lake shore path. All in all an excellent walk with lots of variety that is approx 8-9km or so we've been told. The views as with most of The Lakes are spectacular & would've been even better on a sunny day but they were still amazing as things were. 3 hours well spent & ready for some nice food & a rewarding drink. [with] Mandy-wife. [weather] Cloudy drizzle with the odd splash of sunshine. Heavy rain & hail for 5 mins when 50m from summit. Rain for the rest of the walk once we were down.
Richard Fulcher bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on January 28th, 2019 [from/via/route] Swinside - parked at the side of the road [with] Jen [weather] Lovely winters day - A short walk up to Catbells, down to Manesty Park & back along the side of the lake
Neil Walker hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 1st, 1982 [from/via/route] Car Park. [with] Doddridge & Commercial St URC
Jamie Bryan summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 14th, 2019 [from/via/route] Little Town Loop [weather] Sunny
Richard Marchant conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 9th, 1988 [from/via/route] We parked at the NT car park at the base of Cat Bells. This walk was basically the Newlands Round although we didn't take in Hindscarth. We started with the ascent of Cat Bells & basically followed the ridge up to High Spy then dipped down before ascending Dale Head. With my Mum being a bit tired we missed Hindscarth out & carried on along the ridge to Robinson & then cut down in to the Newlands valley & worked out way back to the car. Another lovely memory for me. [with] Mum & Dad [weather] A fine day with no wind & wall to wall sunshine - Carried out the Newlands round horseshoe with my Mum & was taken during a weeks holiday in the Lakes with Mum & my Dad although I just went out walking up the mountains with my Mum as my Dad was not fit enough to join us. We stopped at a self catering cottage at Dockray. Probably the last holiday I had away from Dorset with my Mum & Dad,
Mark Heybourne scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 13th, 2019 [from/via/route] Skelgill Bank, Catbells, Manesty descent [with] David Lee [weather] sunny
Gerard Ball walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 25th, 2019 [from/via/route] Hawes End - Catbells - Maiden Moor - High Spy - Newlands Valley [with] Julie Ball [weather] Hazy, blustery at times
Liz Sheerin climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 16th, 2013 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] Neil
Andrew Johnson bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 19th, 2019 [from/via/route] Catbells car park [with] TeD [weather] Overcast & windy
Paul Messenger hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 2nd, 2015 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] Jane Mary [weather] Clear Bright Sunny
David Battersby summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on January 20th, 2019 [from/via/route] Parked at Hawes end, near to the outdoor centre, then followed the well worn path up & over the summit. Dropped down to the lake just before the start of the acent to Maiden Moor. Then we walked the path that follows the shore of Derwent Water back to where we parked the car. [with] Just me and the boys. [weather] Dry, overcast, no wind.
Stephen Rowley conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) during 2015 [from/via/route] Walkup from a Newland valley hut, along the ridge to Maiden Moor then to High spy & back down [with] Marc - Last proper Walk with Marc C
Simon Boddy scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 9th, 2007 [from/via/route] Hawsend [with] My girlfriend [weather] Cloudy
Chris Kent walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 21st, 2018 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] Karen [weather] Rain high wind
Debbie Tomkins climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 12th, 2018 [from/via/route] Hawse End [with] Jools Rumsey & Rubia [weather] Fair & windy - TIDY
Andrew Joss bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 17th, 2018 [from/via/route] Derwentwater launch [with] Barbara [weather] Windy, wet, cloudy
Stephen Eddy hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 13th, 2018 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Mike Woodhouse and Tony Harris [weather] Cloudy
Lucy Perchard summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 12th, 2018 [from/via/route] First peak bagged on a full Newlands Round [with] Tony [weather] Lovely - Fantastic views of Derwentwater, Skiddaw Range & Walla Crag
Geoffrey Robertshaw conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 10th, 2018 [from/via/route] up from Howes End [with] Wife [weather] Great - Great Views at the top
Steve Cookson scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 29th, 2018 [from/via/route] From Keswick [with] Gillie Mark and Denise [weather] Dry
John Bryers walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 29th, 2018 [with] Janet Bryers, David, Janine and Freya Gray. With Mya and Jazz [weather] Windy, very cool on ridge due to NE wind. Warmer in sun & on return leg. - Jazz had a fit but recovered quickly.
Simon Myerscough climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 19th, 2006 [from/via/route] C405 [weather] Snow on fells, east wind, cloudy
Richard Beardsley bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 2nd, 2018 [from/via/route] Portinscale [with] Gillian, Lisa, Andy, Abigail and Jessica [weather] Windy, rain, sleet & cold.
Christina Lander hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 9th, 2017 [from/via/route] Catbells & back along Derwent Water [with] Dick [weather] Mostly overcast but dry
Oliver Hunter summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 12th, 2017 [from/via/route] The Ferry landing stage in Kitchen Bay (Hawse End). [with] Kathryn, Adam & Lucy, Paul, Sian, Dylan & Amelie [weather] Cloudy with sunny spells - Took the ferry from Keswick around Derwent Water, alighting at Hawse End. Lovely walk up Skelgill Bank - not too hot & sunny & on to Cat Bells after a picnic. Came down the path from Hause Gate & doubled back down to the lake to catch the ferry back to Keswick from Bradelhow Bay.
Andy Jakob has conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) [with] AFWC Me and Colin and Connor [weather] Sunny - Many times
Andrew Peate scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 10th, 2017 [from/via/route] Hawse End via launch [with] Gill, Liz [weather] Sunny
Hilary Hardwick walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 1st, 2017 [from/via/route] Keswick on Cumbria Way via Skelgill Bank, from Cat Bells back down to reach Cumbria Way again then follow Derwnt Lake east side back to Keswick, total 13 miles [with] other half [weather] Warm & sunny - Great walk, first Wainwright bagged
Jo Dixon climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 17th, 2017 [from/via/route] Little Town [with] Myself [weather] Sunny - Newlands Horseshoe
Craig Steeland bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 14th, 2017 [from/via/route] From Little Town car park on an out & back route [with] Sue [weather] Hazy sunshine & warm
Lydia Hopkinson hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 9th, 2017 [from/via/route] braithwaite [with] walking group [weather] fab
Chris Sheard summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 1st, 2012 [from/via/route] From boat at high Brandlehow [with] Family as part of Sues 60th Birthday celebrations [weather] Calm to slightly warm to a littlechilling - Great family route. Great way to do this peak
Wayne Baxter conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 30th, 2010 [from/via/route] Little Town, Cat Bells, Maiden Moors, High Spy, Little Town [with] Sue.30-05-17. Sue, Trevor & Wendy 15-04-17 [weather] Bright early on cloudy over in afternnon
Richard Wilkinson scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 24th, 2017 [from/via/route] Newlands Valley Part 1 - Cat Bells, Maiden Moor & High Spy, returning via the shoreline of Derwent Water (Cumbria Way). [weather] A sunny winter day, with snow covering the peaks. - Stunning walk of around five hours duration. Parking at the road junction prior to the outdoor centre. Great views across Derwent Water towards snow capped Skiddaw.
Andy Parris walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 22nd, 2015 [with] with Pat
Mark Davidson climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 2nd, 2002 [with] Theresa [weather] Glorious sunshine - what a view!
Penelope Twemlow bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 23rd, 2016 [from/via/route] From Hawse End near the outdoor centre, straight up & over & down to Hause Gate then down the East side & along the path that runs parallel with the road. [with] My little ones and Ingrida, Andreas, Kim, Aneka and Mehta from the campsite. [weather] Lovely sunny day - very hot on the way up
Kayleigh Mccall hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 9th, 2016 [from/via/route] Little Town [with] Dom, Mum, Mark and the kids. [weather] Sunny with showers - Our first Wainwright
Anna Browning summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 8th, 2016 [from/via/route] Hawse End
Christine Flitcroft conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 6th, 2016 [with] Martin and Karen [weather] Sunny calm snow
Chris Faulkner scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 11th, 2016 [from/via/route] From Chapel Bridge as part of Newlands round [with] Michelle Chandler [weather] Dry & bright turning wet & misty
Kevin Charman walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 23rd, 2013 [from/via/route] From Hawse End (Derwentwater) to Buttermere via Dale Head - taking in Catbells, Maiden Moor, high Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth & Robinson before going down to Buttermere. [with] Ben Charman [weather] Mixed sunny, overcast, misty rain, then sunny at the end.
Elizabeth Dawson climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on January 12th, 2016 [from/via/route] Little Town [with] Keith, Mike & Alice [weather] Sun & Snow
Mike Jackson bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 23rd, 2016 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] The McAdams.. [weather] Nice - Catbells Festival of Light..
Chris Robinson hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 13th, 2013 [from/via/route] Newlands [with] Emma [weather] Sunny
Jonathan Davies summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 4th, 2016 [from/via/route] Hawse End quay. [with] Judith Davies [weather] Fair.
Aaron Byrne conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 4th, 2015 [from/via/route] Hawes end [with] My nana [weather] Clear, cloudy, windy at the summit - Took the Keswick launches back to hawes end
Kevin Parnham scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 1st, 2015 [from/via/route] From Hawse End [with] Jo [weather] Lovely day & mild for time of year - Our final Wainwright, celebrated on the summit with a bottle of Castle Rock Elsie Mo
Jean Nichol walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 26th, 2015 [from/via/route] Lake shore near Bransty [with] Ruth Atkinson [weather] Beautiful Autumn day - sunny, odd cloud & warm - little breeze - Forgot it was school Half Term!!!
Mark Luckett climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 17th, 2015 [from/via/route] Hawes End, Catbells, Maiden Moor & High Spy [with] Susan Luckett, Claire Foster & Neil Foster [weather] Good, Sunny. - Wonderful chicken sarnie's made by the wonderful Mrs L at the top of High Spy North. Not a pleasant descent down from High Spy
Marilyn Wadkin bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 11th, 2015 [from/via/route] Hawse End, Skelgill Bank, Catbells, Hause Gate & along the track back to Hawse End [with] Rob and Angel,6 [weather] A little cloudy but nice.
Tony Rogerson hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 23rd, 2012 [from/via/route] Swinside to Rosthwaite [with] Lynn [weather] Low cloud & windy
Philip Layton summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 17th, 2011 [with] Karen, Karen & Steve
Richard Marshall conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) during July, 2015 [from/via/route] c405 [with] Volkan and Bo [weather] Sunny
John Almond scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 29th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Grange (Borrowdale) via Tongue Gill - High Spy - Maiden Moor - CATBELLS - Grange [with] WOW walking group [weather] Good
Bob Benton walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 7th, 2012 [from/via/route] Car Park near Hawes End [with] Christine Benton (Spouse) [weather] Rain
Claire Lloyd climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 24th, 2004 [from/via/route] From Little Town [with] Family
Andy Betesta bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 7th, 2014 [with] Wendy, Jane, Alan, Chris & Derek
Joanne Mcgawley hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 20th, 2015 [with] Rich [weather] Windy - 9.5 miles
David Noble summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 8th, 2015 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Colin and Dom [weather] Sunny but light rain last hour - Lakes Mega Meet
Iain Taylor conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on December 30th, 2014 [from/via/route] Swinside NY 24546 21880
Richard Grimshaw scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 8th, 2008 [from/via/route] Derwent Water [with] Carol Brown [weather] Sunny
Anthony Scott walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 15th, 2015 [from/via/route] Hawse End [with] Hayley [weather] Some sun & warm when it came out, white cloud, bit breezy & cold
Nick Dobson climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 31st, 2013 [with] Margaret & Ralph [weather] drizzling - Kate declined after the earlier Skiddaw adventure
Sam Rayn bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 16th, 2014 [from/via/route] hawes end [with] sham [weather] bright & sunny
Elaine Evans hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on November 28th, 2014 [from/via/route] From Little Town to Dalehead Tarn, High Spy, Maiden Moor, then on to Catbells before returning to Little Town. [with] Sue [weather] Dry, sunny & cloudy - Clear day, beautiful autumn colours, warm when walking.
Clive Ward summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 31st, 1992 [from/via/route] Part of Newlands Round. See Dale Head [with] On one occasion - Helen and Keith. In 2008 ? with Hazel. Also with Anna & Hazel, 12th October 2014 [weather] 2014: sunny & warm. - See Dale Head for 1992 walk. Can't recall which year(s) we did this again - a couple of times before we bought lodge
Andy Gibbs conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) during 1990 [from/via/route] Newlands Round [with] Dave & Steve Lacey [weather] Decent
Andy James scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) during April, 2013 [with] Suzie James
Keith Eastman walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 8th, 2014 [from/via/route] c405
Ann Davis climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 30th, 2014 [from/via/route] catbells bus stop [weather] sunny & hot
Graham Coules bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 23rd, 2014 [from/via/route] From Keswick, boat return. [with] Dale [weather] Wind & drizzle
Stephen Lewis hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 17th, 2014 [from/via/route] Keswick via boat ride [with] Keswick Mountain Festival group walk [weather] Sunny & hot - Fantastic views
Martin Sells summited Cat Bells (Catbells) during September, 2007 [from/via/route] Hawse End [with] Anne Solomon [weather] Cloudy but dry
Steve Frank conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 4th, 2011 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] Jackie Frank
Sandra Wallace scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) during July, 2013 [from/via/route] From little town [with] Isabel Oliver and Ian [weather] Beautiful day - New knee in march I & o were a great help, getting g me to the top
David Baines walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 25th, 2010 [from/via/route] Portinscale [with] David & Xiaoya.( son & daughter-in-law.) [weather] Bright clear day. - A steady climb onto a popular fell top with about 200 other walkers!
Steve Monks climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on January 24th, 2014 [from/via/route] Manesty - On my 65th Birthday!
Gill Watson bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on January 21st, 2007 [from/via/route] from newlands via little town [with] Gill
Neil Bennett hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 15th, 2011 [from/via/route] From Hawse End after sailing from Keswick on Derwentwater Launch [with] Pam Bennett, Oliver Bennett, Thomas Bennett
Kenneth Mellor summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 15th, 1998 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] John Fitch [weather] Good
Martyn Howarth conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 2nd, 2013 [from/via/route] Little Town [with] Angela Howarth, Tilly Howarth & Archie Howarth (carried). [weather] Overcast - light drizzle at times. - Tilly's first ever Wainwright - very proud that she climbed all the way up & down by herself!
Tim Buckley scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 29th, 2009 [from/via/route] From Hawes End. [with] Lynne, Esther, Naomi and Amy. [weather] Appaling, horizontal rain & strong wind. - On the way back down came across a group of American's totally unsuitably dressed, they hadn't reached the ridge yet & the full force of the weather!
Darren Wilson has walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) [from/via/route] Skelgill Bank, Cat Bells, Bull Crag, High Spy [with] Crabs...Dave [weather] Sunny & dry
Dave Eyes climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 20th, 2012 [from/via/route] Keswick, round to Catbells & on towards Maiden Moor then back down by lake (15 miles) [with] Christine Eyes [weather] fair & sunny - shame we didnt make it up Maiden Moor. Chris first time out in new boots
Stephen Rodger bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 6th, 2013 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Sarah , the Mrs [weather] clear views & tops , but cloud above, warm - Enjoiyable 3hr walk on our anninersary. Didnt get there until 3pm but plenty of walkers going up & coming down. We decended via the low path round the base. Views are stunning & worth the trek.
John Senior hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 21st, 2013 [with] Julie Senior [weather] very hot & sunny
Stephen Hurst summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 27th, 2013 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Tracy Hush [weather] Overcast but warm
Richard Lycett conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 25th, 2009 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Jayne [weather] Sunny & Hot - Nice gentle stroll
Tony Aspden scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 19th, 2010 [from/via/route] From Swinside farm [with] Andy [weather] Fine & sunny
Harry Meijer walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 27th, 2013 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] Alone
Darren Mortimer climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 12th, 2013 [from/via/route] walk c100 from Hawes End [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Fine with rain later
Peter Harris has bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) [from/via/route] Keswick
Stephen Reader hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 5th, 2010 [from/via/route] Ferry landing [with] Bev & Matt [weather] Good
Phyllis Mcgibbon summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 29th, 2008 - Again on 11/02/2011.
Paul Hughes conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 28th, 2013 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Fleur [weather] Cold, clear & sunny with snow & ice underfoot. Bitter easterly wind.
Dale Verrall scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 11th, 2013 [from/via/route] Hawed End - C405 [with] Amber [weather] Nice day little windy
David Short walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 27th, 2008 [from/via/route] Keswick [with] own [weather] Low cloud, drizzle
Alex Holland climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 1st, 2013 [from/via/route] Walk c405 [with] D,j,j,g [weather] nice sunny winter day - wild camp
Andrew Martin bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 21st, 2011 [from/via/route] hawes end [with] family
Paul Cordon hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 17th, 2012 [from/via/route] Hawes End-Skelgill bank-Cat Bells-Black Crag-Grange [with] Tim John Alan Richard Richard Ken Mark Steve [weather] Clear Sunny - Difficult desent
Iain Jones summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on January 12th, 2013 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Nicola Robins
Phillip Bulley conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on April 7th, 2010 [from/via/route] Portinscale [with] Matthew [weather] Sunny but cold
Michael Lee scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 20th, 2008 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Jill [weather] Warm & sunny - Lovely walk.. Great views across Derwent..
Tony Deegan walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 30th, 2012 [from/via/route] Road on the right & followed a well marked path. [with] On my own [weather] sunny - First solo walk following my navigation course.
Matthew Finnie climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 28th, 2012 [from/via/route] Hawes end part of Lily's epic Cat Bells, Maiden Moor & high Spy trilogy [with] Helen, Lily and Kitty [weather] Clear
Raymond Barnett bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 20th, 1977 [with] school
John Cave hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on October 7th, 2012 [from/via/route] Along ridge - standard route [with] Ann, Sarah, Ellie, Thomas and Freya [weather] Warm, clear skies & no wind
Jacqueline Debbie Tonks summited Cat Bells (Catbells) during November, 2011 [from/via/route] Hawes End [weather] gale force wind but good views
Victoria Bates conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on August 25th, 2012 [from/via/route] From Stoneycroft
Andy Pearce scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 10th, 2009 [from/via/route] Base of Catbells [with] Anita Pearce [weather] Showery & Breezy
Bill Rowlands walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 27th, 2012 [from/via/route] From the car park at the base of Cat Bells. Enroute to Maiden Moor & High Spy [with] Jake - the chocolate lab [weather] Very cloudy & drizzly rain to start.
Charlie Housley climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) on July 15th, 2012 [from/via/route] From Hawse End. [with] Joanna, the wife:-) [weather] Good walking weather today with a mixture of high cloud, cooling breeze & high humidity.
Anthony Neale bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on February 20th, 2010 [from/via/route] From Swinside over top, along ridge & back along lakeshore. [with] Kim [weather] Frosty & light snow. - Lovely clear view from top.
Gerry Smith hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 16th, 2010 [with] Joe Kelly [weather] very very windy
Cheryl Hawkes summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 9th, 2012 [from/via/route] Hawse End, Hause Gates, Manesty [with] Steve, Denise, Dave
Les Wrightson conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on May 26th, 2012 [from/via/route] c405 [with] tan [weather] hot / sunny
Ann Booth scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 20th, 2008 [from/via/route] Hawes end [with] Garry who then became my fiancé at the top [weather] Sunny - Got engaged
Michael Lewis walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) during August, 2006 [with] The family
Emma Casey climbed Cat Bells (Catbells) during 2008 [with] 201
Stephen Littlewood bagged Cat Bells (Catbells) on June 5th, 2007 [from/via/route] from Keswick
David Richards hiked Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 14th, 2008 [with] Fran and Tinker [weather] Fine
Chris Bramley summited Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 3rd, 2012 [with] Jaqui and Blake [weather] Icy man - First walk with the JB
Sarah Langstone conquered Cat Bells (Catbells) on March 23rd, 2012 [from/via/route] hawes end [with] tony langstone [weather] sunny
Christine Knowles scaled Cat Bells (Catbells) on September 20th, 2011 [with] Graham [weather] Sunny
Denis Mcallister walked up Cat Bells (Catbells) during 2011 [with] Dales
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Keswick and The Skiddaw Masiff (distance) and Cat Bells (Catbells) (right) from Blea Crags
Skiddaw, Blencathra (or Saddleback) and Derwent Water from Cat Bells (Catbells)
*Cat Bells (Catbells) (left), Causey Pike (centre), Grisedale Pike (right) and Braithwaite (foreground) from Doups
*Derwent Water, Cat Bells (Catbells) and The Newlands Fells from Castlerigg
Cat Bells (Catbells) from Maiden Moor The Newlands Horseshoe with Keswick and Skiddaw beyond
*High Spy, High Spy (North Top) and Cat Bells (Catbells) and Derwent Water from Latrigg
Cat Bells (Catbells) (foreground) with Skiddaw and Blencathra (distance left) and Derwent Water from Maiden Moor
Snow on Derwent Water with Cat Bells (Catbells) (left) and Casuey Pike (centre) and Grisedale Pike (right)
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