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Low Fell
423m (1388ft)

The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Low Fell as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 196)

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English Marilyn
94th highest in England,
1160th highest in Great Britain

Walk Low Fell walking UK Mountains in The Western Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

Low Fell Summit

Photo: David Hayter

You can find Low 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 Low Fell and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Low 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 Low Fell by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c202 Low Fell from Loweswater

Fabulous lake views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 7ml (11km)
Ascent:1,726ft (526m)
Time:4.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c275 Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Loweswater

Fabulous views of Loweswater

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 7.75ml (12.5km)
Ascent:1,923ft (586m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c132 Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Wood

Fabulous lake views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.75ml (14km)
Ascent:1,884ft (574m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)

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

Christine Shepherd walked up Low Fell on June 1st, 2010 [from/via/route] Used walk c275 from Loweswater Climbed again using the same walk on 28.4.2021 with a broken arm. Climbed again with a small group from H4TH on 17.9.22. My first walk after a flare up of arthritis in my ankle bone. [with] On my own [weather] Sunshine following a rainy day - I climbed Walla Crag in the morning as it was very wet. However the weather improved so I decided to drive over to Loweswater & bag a couple of fells in the evening sunshine.

Simon Boddy climbed Low Fell on May 1st, 2023 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] My girlfriend [weather] Fair

Ian Ashton bagged Low Fell on May 20th, 2023 [from/via/route] I [with] Family and Hard man's

Hannah Tyson hiked Low Fell on April 7th, 2023 [from/via/route] Layby by loweswater - darling fell - bield - low fell - fellbarrow -mosser -old Mosser road [with] Matt and Huxley [weather] Sunny, warm - Did not realise how steep the walk to darling fell was not the immediate descent & then ascent up to bield

Richard Marchant summited Low Fell on September 24th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Thackwaithe & basically a quick walk up to Low Fell first then across to Fellbarrow & back down to Thackwaithe & a bit of roadside parking where I had left my car. [with] On my Own [weather] Clear Sunny day with little or no breeze.

Tim Winn conquered Low Fell on May 26th, 2022 [with] Barry [weather] Rain & wind. Ended up sunny.

John Tippins scaled Low Fell on October 14th, 2021 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Afia [weather] Beautiful sunny, warm day, cloudless to begin with, scattered clouds later in the day.

Erin Ryan walked up Low Fell on September 24th, 2021 [from/via/route] Thackwaite -Fellbarrow -Smithy Fell -Sourfoot Fell - Low Fell - Lots of cloud

Claire Murray climbed Low Fell on July 9th, 2021 [from/via/route] Small National Trust Car Park. Then around Loweswater & up Fellbarrow & Low Fell [with] Vitor [weather] Lovely day - Nice walk but the lower fells

Paul Macey bagged Low Fell on August 18th, 2021 [from/via/route] C275 [weather] Very low cloud

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

Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: A. Wainwright (48)

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)

Fellbarrow and Low Fell (right) across the Vale of Lorton

Fellbarrow and Low Fell (right) across the Vale of Lorton

Photo: Chris Brankin (24)

The true summit of Low Fell summit

The true summit of Low Fell summit

Photo: Christine Shepherd (908)

Dodd (Crummock) and the Loweswater Fells (Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow) from the upper slopes of Whiteside (Crummock)

Dodd (Crummock) and the Loweswater Fells (Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow) from the upper slopes of Whiteside (Crummock)

Photo: A. Wainwright (56)

The view is across the Vale of Lorton towards Whiteside (left), High Stile and Red Pike (Buttermere), Mellbreck (centre) and Fellbarrow and Low Fell (right)

The view is across the Vale of Lorton towards Whiteside (left), High Stile and Red Pike (Buttermere), Mellbreck (centre) and Fellbarrow and Low Fell (right)

Photo: Chris Brankin (21)

On Low Fell summit above Loweswater

On Low Fell summit above Loweswater

Photo: Nick Manning (1)

Crummock Water from Low Fell's south top

Crummock Water from Low Fell's south top

Photo: Andy Malcolm (105)

Wainwright's Low Fell summit cairn

Wainwright's Low Fell summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (907)

Loweswater with Fellbarrow and Low Fell from Hen Comb

Loweswater with Fellbarrow and Low Fell from Hen Comb

Photo: Gerry Ball (35)

Carling Knott, Holme Wood and Loweswater from the track to Low Fell

Carling Knott, Holme Wood and Loweswater from the track to Low Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (23)

Crummock Water with Low Fell beyond from Lanthwaite Wood

Crummock Water with Low Fell beyond from Lanthwaite Wood

Photo: Philip Butler (13)


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