Low Fell
423m (1388ft)
The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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)
1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):
1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):
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 Map:
   |
|---|
Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7ml (11km) |
|---|---|
| Ascent: | 1,726ft (526m) |
| Time: | 4.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Acorn Cottage - Crummockwater Cottages and Foulsyke - Pottergill - Raven Crag (Low Fell) - Low Fell - Low Fell (South Top) - Crabtree Beck - Darling Fell - Loweswater - Waterend Youth Hostel - Hudson Place Farm - Holme Wood - Watergate Farm - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater)
|
|---|
Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.75ml (12.5km) |
|---|---|
| Ascent: | 1,923ft (586m) |
| Time: | 4.75hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Loweswater - Darling Fell - Crabtree Beck - Low Fell (South Top) - Low Fell - Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell - Wilkes How - Waterend Youth Hostel - Hudson Place Farm - Holme Wood - Watergate Farm - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater)
|
|---|
Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.75ml (14km) |
|---|---|
| Ascent: | 1,884ft (574m) |
| Time: | 5 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Lanthwaite - Acorn Cottage - Crummockwater Cottages and Foulsyke - Pottergill - Raven Crag (Low Fell) - Low Fell - Low Fell (South Top) - Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell - Wilkes How - Waterend Youth Hostel - Hudson Place Farm - Holme Wood - Watergate Farm - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Loweswater - Lanthwaite
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Low Fell
Paul Roddam walked up on September 27th, 2025 [with] Barb [weather] cloudy but dry
Geoff Hand climbed it on June 6th, 2025 [from/via/route] Walk C275. Went up from Maggie's Bridge at Loweswater. Over Darling fell & onto Low Fell (Blield) & then Low Fell. from there North to Fellbarrow. Spot of lunch & then returned by the Western shore of Loweswater lake. Lovely walk with fantastic views of Crummock Water, Buttermere & surrounding hills.Had a pint at the Kirkstile Inn sat in the sun. [with] Solo [weather] Cloudy, windy with sunny spells. Not bad on the Whole. - Some interesting statues in the farm at the North End of Loweswater including Sean the Sheep! Also the Goblin's tree in the woods on the West bank.
Christine Shepherd bagged it 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 hiked it on May 1st, 2023 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] My girlfriend [weather] Fair
Ian Ashton summited on May 20th, 2023 [from/via/route] I [with] Family and Hard man's
Hannah Tyson conquered it 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 scaled 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 walked up on May 26th, 2022 [with] Barry [weather] Rain & wind. Ended up sunny.
John Tippins climbed it 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 bagged it on September 24th, 2021 [from/via/route] Thackwaite -Fellbarrow -Smithy Fell -Sourfoot Fell - Low Fell - Lots of cloud
Claire Murray hiked it 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 summited on August 18th, 2021 [from/via/route] C275 [weather] Very low cloud
Michael Austin conquered it on June 15th, 2021 [from/via/route] C275
Darren Wilson scaled on June 2nd, 2021 [from/via/route] Fellbarrow, Low Fell, Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell & Blake Fell [with] Lone [weather] Sunny dry beautiful day out
Geoffrey Robertshaw walked up on June 8th, 2021 [from/via/route] Up from road [with] Wife [weather] Great - Great Views at the top
Ian Mackenzie climbed it on May 2nd, 2021 [from/via/route] Parked up near Loweswater, short walk up Fellbarrow & Low Fell. [with] Me, myself and I [weather] Sunny/Cloudy/Moody/Drizzle/Windy!! - Easy enough walk to bag these two Wainwrights, some stunning views up there.
Craig Lewis bagged it on November 7th, 2020 [from/via/route] c275 Darling Fell, Low Fell & Fellbarrow from Loweswater [weather] sunny
Nick Christian hiked it on September 17th, 2020 [from/via/route] 1st of the day. [with] Karen Brown [weather] Good Sunny
Liz Sheerin summited on August 23rd, 2020 [from/via/route] Fellbarrow & Low Fell from Thackthwaite [with] Neil [weather] Overcast/windy - Camping in Wasdale Head
Dave Eyes conquered it on August 22nd, 2019 [from/via/route] Parked at Thackthwaite & walked in from there having visited fellbarrow first. [with] Christine Eyes [weather] Cloudy with a few spots of rain & a very strong wind - hardly any views. Our 10th Anniversary walk & our 200th wainwright !
Chris Sheard scaled on August 11th, 2020 [from/via/route] Up from Loweswater carpark [with] Jamie [weather] Quite warm start with light winds cleared for a glorious afternoon - Steep initial ascent & worth it for good views over Scotland & North Lakes - Much water needed
Kevan Cassley walked up on June 23rd, 2020 [from/via/route] Low Fell & Fellbarrow from Loweswater [with] wife Amanda & daughter India plus dog Bentley [weather] Warm & dry with excellent visibility - Nice walk, battled through bracken at start but fantastic summit views
Adrian Howard climbed it on August 14th, 2014 [from/via/route] Loweswater Hall car park
Michael Nolan bagged it on January 28th, 2020 [from/via/route] loweswater [with] Morag [weather] cold sleet & wind
Mike Walker has hiked it [with] Theresa
Andrew Johnson summited on June 28th, 2019 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Gav and Dean [weather] Beautitul evening
Chris Kent conquered it on March 14th, 2019 [from/via/route] Parked in the National Trust car park in Borrowdale & did the walk straight up & back down again. Taking a couple of hours to complete we celebrated with a hot drink in the walkers cafe in the village. Definitely a must visit. [with] Gary (brother? [weather] Windy, showery & chilling - When parking in the village the Borrowdsle Mechanics Institute allows you to park all day, honesty box.
Nick Dobson scaled on April 10th, 2019 [from/via/route] Thackthwaite then via Hatteringill Head after taking a wrong path. descended to Smithy Fell where we had lunch, before continuing to Low Fell. [with] Margaret, & Ralph [weather] Brilliant blue skies & sun - visited both south And north tops, stunning views
Christina Lander walked up on November 19th, 2018 [from/via/route] Loweswater - Darling Fell - Low Fell - Sourfoot Fell - Smithy Fell - Fell Barrow - Mosser Lane - Loweswater [with] Dick & Meg [weather] Dry with sunny spells, quite windy
Richard Beardsley climbed it on October 30th, 2018 [from/via/route] Walked route c275. Due to low cloud did not ascend Darling Fell. [with] Gillian [weather] Sunny but cold day, low cloud at the start but cleared up by midday. - Parked car, (free), room for x6 cars. Commenced the walk at 1000hrs. Due to low cloud decided not to ascend Darling Fell. Rest of the route though was completed. Finished walk at 1415hrs. Thoroughly enjoyable.
John Bryers has bagged it [from/via/route] One of 2 Wainwrights today after Buttermere Marathon yesterday (16 miles & 7 Wainwrights). Lovely walk around the drove road to the top with fantastic views of Crummock Water, Buttermere & Loweswater from the southern most top. [with] With Mya my faithful 11 year old Patterdale Terrier. [weather] Weather blustery with occasional showers. - Once bagged, headed to Fellbarrow.
Andy James hiked it on August 13th, 2018 [from/via/route] Thackthwaite [with] Suzie James
David Watson summited on June 10th, 2018 [from/via/route] Thackthwaite [weather] Sunny
Steve Cookson conquered it on April 28th, 2018 [from/via/route] From Loweswater [with] Gillie Mark and Denise [weather] Dry
Simon Myerscough scaled on February 14th, 2010 [from/via/route] C132 [with] Joanne [weather] low cloud, cold, no wind
Vic Royle walked up on April 7th, 2018 [with] Team Wiggle [weather] was alroit wannit - Shut that gate! Are gates not meant to be opened?? - Stony path, dodging holly scratches in the stupid car, islambic seweicide bombers, which way is north???
John Almond climbed it on July 24th, 2017 [from/via/route] From parking area near Loweswater Hall - Fellbarrow - LOW FELL - Darling Fell - Wainwright 96 [with] Solo [weather] Good, quite sunny & warm, with fairly light winds.
Richard Marshall bagged it on May 14th, 2017 [from/via/route] Loweswater c275 [with] Julie and Bo [weather] Sunny but windy
Chris Bramley hiked it on April 9th, 2017 [from/via/route] Crummock water [with] jacqui, blake and janet and MAson! [weather] warm sunny skies, windy - Masons 1st Wainwright
Anthony Thorpe summited on August 20th, 2016 [weather] Sunny - with Ian & Sean
Mark Davidson conquered it on March 31st, 2005 [with] Theresa & Mike [weather] Bit hazy
Craig Steeland scaled on October 18th, 2016 [from/via/route] Lorton [with] on my own [weather] cold, grey & occasional rain
Adrian Sherriff walked up on September 8th, 2014 [from/via/route] c275
Phillip Bulley climbed it on June 8th, 2016 [from/via/route] Via Fellbarrow. [with] Judith and Ruby. [weather] Sunny & very hot.
Dave Gay bagged it on June 11th, 2016 [from/via/route] Parked by phone box near Loweswater - Darlin Fell, Loweswater Fell, Low Fell, Sourfoot Fell, Smithy Fell, Fellbarrow, Hatteringgill Head, returning along lanes via Mosser Mains [with] Solo
Carrie Stewart hiked it on May 21st, 2016 [from/via/route] Thackthwaite [with] Daniel [weather] Warm but overcast
Joanne Mcgawley summited on April 11th, 2016 [with] Rich [weather] Warm - 4.8 miles
Wayne Baxter conquered it on March 25th, 2016 [from/via/route] Waterend, Mosser Fell, Fellbarrow,Low Fell, Darling Fell & Waterend [with] Sue (First walk since Cancer in June 2015), Wendy & Trevor [weather] Good, cloudy with some sunny spells
Elaine Evans scaled on March 11th, 2016 [from/via/route] From layby near Kirkstile Inn, walked along road to Thackthwaite , on to Fellbarrow then Low Fell, descended to wood & back to road & car. [with] Sue [weather] Fine, dry & cloudy. - Missed the path we were supposed to take on way down & had to retrace our steps.
Victoria Bates walked up on February 21st, 2016 [from/via/route] Thackwaite with Fellbarrow [with] Mark [weather] Rainy & cloudy
David Noble climbed it on September 26th, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggies Bridge [with] Kelly, Jack, April, Beefy, Karl, Sue and Helen [weather] Clear & dry
Anthony Scott bagged it on August 29th, 2015 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] me [weather] Grey/white cloud, quite breezy
Graham Pepper hiked it on June 27th, 2015 [weather] Good
Claire Lloyd summited on April 26th, 2011 [from/via/route] Fellbarrow [with] Family
Harry Meijer conquered it on July 1st, 2015 [from/via/route] custom walk [with] The Lake District Walker
Christine Knowles scaled on May 8th, 2015 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Graham [weather] Quite windy, cloudy but good views
Kevin Parnham walked up on May 11th, 2015 [from/via/route] From roadside via Darling Fell [with] Jo [weather] Cold & very windy - Visited both tops
Tracey Cowell climbed it on April 13th, 2015 [from/via/route] Fellbarrow [with] solo [weather] Gales, cloudy, drizzle & sunny.
Colin Egan bagged it on March 31st, 2014 [from/via/route] From Thackwaite via old drove road [with] My wife Faith & son Peter
Jill Dean hiked it on October 26th, 2014 [from/via/route] The Kirkstile Inn [with] The very gorgeous Graham [weather] Wet & windy. Blown off our feet just before the cairn. Crawled on hands & knees to touch the pile of stones!
Michael Vaughn summited on June 17th, 2014 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] alone [weather] partly cloudy
Charlie Housley conquered it on June 11th, 2014 [from/via/route] The ridge route from Fellbarrow. [with] Solo. [weather] Glorious.
Clive Ward scaled on August 28th, 2007 [from/via/route] Parked at Askill knott. Ascent via Darling Fell then Low Fell. [with] Keith,Helen Robbie, James, Anna, Johnny, Clive Hazel - One of the best short low fell walks - Keith's notes
Gill Watson walked up on October 28th, 2010 [from/via/route] from fellbarrow [with] G
Darren Mortimer climbed it on April 27th, 2013 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Sunny & windy
Dale Verrall bagged it on March 15th, 2011 [from/via/route] Lowswater - Walk number C275 [with] Les & Amber [weather] Wet with very low hill fog
Simon Smith hiked it on February 14th, 2012 [from/via/route] Loweswater & included Fellbarrow. [with] Sue, Imogen, Josie, Eleanor & Eddie. [weather] Cool.
Tony Aspden summited on May 15th, 2010 [from/via/route] Workington to Lorton [with] Andy [weather] Sunny
Gerry Smith has conquered it [from/via/route] From Lorton [with] Alone [weather] Fine, dry - whilst staying at Cockermouth YHA
Stephen Byrne, Neil Smith, Patrick Rogozinski, Andrew Thornton, David Hallam, Karen Lythgoe, Jonathan Tobin, Melanie Dunn, Jane Wilkinson, Jenny Godfrey, David Kelley, Ian Gate, Robert Maclean, Jo Dixon, John Walter, David Shaw, David Laws, Phyllis Mcgibbon, Adrian Roberts, Raymond Barnett, Louise Sandwith, Patricia Dilley, Simon Duerden, Phil Clark, Paul Booth, Louis Smith, Jeanette Coward, Tracey Cordes, Linda Mckeogh, Trevor Williams, Paul Henderson, John Cuthbert, Patrick Buckland, Stephen Millington, Ray O'hara and John Southward have all walked, climbed & bagged Low Fell.To add (or remove) your name and experiences on this page - Log On and edit your Personal Mountain Bagging Record
. . . [see less walk reports]
More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Low Fell
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)
Dodd (Crummock) and the Loweswater Fells (Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow) from the upper slopes of Whiteside (Crummock)
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
Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green
Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from Low Fell
If you would like to add your walk photographs and pictures featuring views from, on or of Low Fell to this page, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to:
and we shall do our best to publish them.
(Guide Resolution = 300dpi. At least = 660pixels (wide) x 440 pixels (high).)
You can also submit photos via our Facebook Page.
NB. Please indicate where each photo was taken.
