Souther Fell
522m (1713ft)
The Northern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
Souther Fell is pronounced 'Sue_Ter Fell'.
The summit of Souther Fell is marked by a cairn..
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.75ml (12.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,453ft (748m) |
| Time: | 5.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Mungrisdale - Souther Fell - River Glendermackin - Bannerdale Crags - Bowscale Fell - Mungrisdale
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 9.5ml (15km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,070ft (936m) |
| Time: | 6½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Mungrisdale - Souther Fell - River Glendermackin - Brunt Knott - Scales Beck - Scales Tarn - Sharp Edge - Atkinson Pike - Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) - Foule Crag - Bannerdale Crags - Bowscale Fell - Tarn Crags Top - Raven Crags - Mungrisdale
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 11ml (17.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,264ft (995m) |
| Time: | 7.25hrs |
| Grade: | (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Mungrisdale - Souther Fell - River Glendermackin - Brunt Knott - Scales Beck - Scales Tarn - Sharp Edge - Atkinson Pike - Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) - Mungrisdale Common - Bannerdale Crags - Bowscale Fell - Tarn Crags Top - Raven Crags - Mungrisdale
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Souther Fell
James Hughes walked up Souther Fell on May 8th, 2025 [from/via/route] c245 Blencathra from Mungrisdale [weather] Cloudy at times, otherwise sunny. Warm when sheltered. Cool breeze with strong breeze on tops. - Awesome climb up Hall's Fell from White Horse in Scales. Technical in places with good scrambling. Admired Sharp Edge on way to Atkinson Pike. Descent to Mungrisdale Common, peaty in places. Great view across to Skiddaw. Return to Bannerdale Crags before ascent of Bowscale Fell. Easy descent into Mungrisdale before final climb of Souter Fell. Clear path down Mousthwaite Comb & return on road to White Horse. Pint of Corby Blonde.
John Ramsbottom climbed Souther Fell on March 26th, 2025 [from/via/route] Started from Mungrisdale Start from Seatoller, Rosthwaite Fell, Glaramara, Allen Crags & Seathwaite Fell [with] Lola [weather] fine, bit breezy - wild camped on Bowscale
Paul Roddam bagged Souther Fell on April 12th, 2025 [from/via/route] From Mungrisdale [with] Bri, Rice and Barber [weather] bloody lovely
Martin Woods hiked Souther Fell on March 4th, 2023 [from/via/route] From mungrisdale with crusham [with] N/A [weather] Overcast, 10 degerees in the valley cold on the tops
Richard Holmes summited Souther Fell on March 13th, 2025 [from/via/route] Scales [with] Myself. [weather] Very windy hail on top
Ian Ashton conquered Souther Fell on December 19th, 2024 [with] Solo
Caroline Winter scaled Souther Fell on September 29th, 2024 [from/via/route] Beck side CP [with] Solo [weather] Clear afternoon - Attempted to cross river near bridge but too deep to ford, so back tracked & too route up past Mill Inn. Plenty on bracken & on way down difficult to locate path so needed to jump fence back to Inn. Just an afternoon stroll as staying close.
Clare Tait walked up Souther Fell on August 10th, 2024 [from/via/route] Our no:97 Wainwright on the most beautiful day & the first day of a week in the Lakes. Took the route straight up the side. Great route but imagine it could be very boggy in wetter weather. [with] Charlie [weather] Sun 🌞
David Higginbottom climbed Souther Fell on April 23rd, 2024 [from/via/route] C245 [with] Carolyn [weather] Good
Martin Hartshorne bagged Souther Fell on January 12th, 2024 [from/via/route] Mungrisdale [with] finley [weather] Grey low cloud cold, up thro the clouds blue skies & sunshine, stunning - All you could see was the highest mountain peaks poking out of the cloud
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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Souther Fell
Souther Fell summit cairn with Blencathra (or Saddleback) (distance) and Bannerdale Crags in the background
Bowscale Fell, Carrock Fell and Souther Fell from the old coach road nr Barbary Rigg
Carl Side, Skiddaw and Lonscale Fell (centre left), Great Calva (centre) and Belncathra or Saddleback, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell (centre right) from the summit of High Rigg
Bannerdale Crags (mid-ground) and Blencathra (or Saddleback) from Souther Fell
The North Western Fells (far left distance), Carl Side, Skiddaw and Lonscale Fell (centre left), Great Calva (centre) and Belncathra or Saddleback, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell (centre right) and the shoulder of Clough Head (far right) from the summit of High Rigg
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