Holme Fell
317m (1040ft)
The Southern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Walk c353 Holme Fell, Black Fell (Black Crag) and Tarn Hows from Tom Gill
Fine views of Tarn Hows and southern lakeland
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.25ml (13km) | |
| Ascent: | 1,995ft (608m) | |
| Time: | 5 hrs | |
| Grade: |  | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Tom Gill Car Park - Glen Mary Bridge - Yew Tree Farm - Yew Tree Farm - Harry Guards Wood - Uskdale Gap - Holme Fell - Holme Hill Wood - Low Tilberthwaite - Hodge Close Quarry - High Tilberthwaite - Wythebank - High Oxenfell Farm - Low Arnside - Black Fell (Black Crag) - Iron Keld - Tarn Hows - Tom Gill Waterfalls - Tom Gill Car Park.
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Holme Fell
Emma Simmonds walked up Holme Fell on August 12th, 2018 [from/via/route] From Yew Tree Farm, Coniston. [with] Kevin, Sam, Belle, Keith, Hil, Marg and Joe [weather] Dry, sunny. Great views
Kevin Marsden climbed Holme Fell on February 5th, 2022 [from/via/route] Seatoller [weather] Torrential rain & strong wind
Sarah Moore bagged Holme Fell on August 14th, 2022 [from/via/route] c353 [with] On my own [weather] Lovely morning walk - not too tough & very different with lots of trees & shade going round
Christine Shepherd hiked Holme Fell on April 10th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Tom Gill car park using walk c353. Climbed again on 29.8.20 from Tarn Hows using the same walk. Climbed for a third time on 5.8.22 with Hannah [with] On my own [weather] Spring sunshine
John Tippins summited Holme Fell on July 14th, 2022 [from/via/route] Route C353. From Tom Gill car park, A593 [with] With Afia, Zahra and Farah [weather] Forecast was 18˚C with rain. Warmer than forecast, very slight misty rain for a short while, not enough for waterproofs. Sunny most of the day.
Steve Cookson conquered Holme Fell on March 23rd, 2022 [from/via/route] From Tarn Hows walk C353 [with] Gillie [weather] Beautiful! light winds, perfect!
Richard Marchant scaled Holme Fell on September 11th, 2021 [from/via/route] Route taken as per map C353, I Started the walk from the NT car park near Yew Tree Tarn on the A593 road to Coniston. Walked a long the road a short distance to Yew Tree Farm & then followed a path through the trees & eventually coming out on top of Holme Fell. Here I followed a path that took me north to Wythebank & then followed a track that took me back to the A593 which I crossed & followed a path to Low Arnside & eventually up on to Black Crag. From here I took a path down to Tarn Hows & then back down to my car. [with] Just myself [weather] Damp/drizzling although very humid & muggy. No views to be had today even being so low. - Another awesome morning out in the Lakes despite the weather.
David Lord walked up Holme Fell on September 26th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Tarn Howes car park. [with] Debbie Lord [weather] Sunny day. - A climb that I enjoyed, but my wife didn't enjoy the walk. Not quite sure why. Each to their own!
Pete George climbed Holme Fell on June 23rd, 2021 [with] Roco [weather] Clear
Carl Tillotson bagged Holme Fell on July 9th, 2021 [from/via/route] 6pm from Glen Mary car park, via Uskdale Gap. [with] June [weather] Overcast with breaking sun, warm & muggy - Spotted a deer in the woods during the ascent. Forgot the jungle spray both of us bitten. Did not go for Black Crag due to darkness approaching. Decided to stroll around Tarn Hows, will revisit to do the proper route.
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