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Wetherlam
763m (2504ft)

The Southern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Wetherlam as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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English Mountain
64th highest in England,
110th in England & Wales

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Wainwright
(No. 56)

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English Nuttall
78th highest in England,
134th in England & Wales

You can find Wetherlam & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

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1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL6 The English Lakes - South Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Maps (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


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See Wetherlam and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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You can walk to the top of Wetherlam by using any of these 5 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c303 Swirl How and Wetherlam from Little Langdale

A quieter alternative to the Coniston crowds.

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8ml (12km)
Ascent:3,042ft (927m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c167 Wetherlam and Swirl How from Low Tilberthwaite

A quiet alternative to the usual honey pots

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.75ml (14km)
Ascent:3,584ft (1,092m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c306 The Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam from Coniston

Superb views of Coniston Water

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:3,664ft (1,117m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c222 Swirl How and Wetherlam from Coniston

The Consiton fells without the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10ml (16km)
Ascent:3,584ft (1,092m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c420 The Coniston Fells from Walna Scar Road, Coniston

Superb high level route

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12.75ml (20.5km)
Ascent:4,191ft (1,277m)
Time:8.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)

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

Callum Wilson walked up Wetherlam on January 13th, 2024 [from/via/route] Route c306 [with] Solo [weather] Mixed

David Higginbottom climbed Wetherlam on October 7th, 2023 [from/via/route] From peak bagging book No25 [with] Carolyn [weather] Very poor - Very rough scrambling not nice walk

Tim Winn bagged Wetherlam on September 30th, 2023 [with] Barry, Paul and Andy [weather] Wet Day

Christine Shepherd hiked Wetherlam on March 31st, 2008 [from/via/route] Climbed using walk c222 on 31.3.08 [with] with my daughter [weather] Cold with deep snow - Climbed again on 1.10.11 using walk c420. Did the Coniston Seven again on 4.8.23 in wonderful walking weather.

Martin Woods summited Wetherlam on March 4th, 2023 [from/via/route] Old man of Coniston to Swirl How, Black Sails & Wetherlam c306 [with] N/A [weather] Overcast, 7 degerees in the valley cold on the tops - Be careful of navigation towards Swirl How easy to forget where you are up to

James Hughes conquered Wetherlam on February 27th, 2023 [from/via/route] Coniston, Old Man Coniston, Prison Band, Black Sails Wetherlam [with] Solo [weather] Cold, cloudy with sleet showers, icy on paths - Cold, cloudy, sleet & drizzle. Completed within 5 hours. Pint of Bluebird at Black Bull Inn.

Geoff Hand scaled Wetherlam on December 8th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Tilberthwaite, Wetherlam, Black Sails, Swirl Hause, the prison band, Swirl how, Great Carrs, little Carrs, Wet side edge, High End then back around Atkinson Coppice & Knotts back to Tilberthwaite. [with] Tess [weather] Cold & clear. - Lovely cold day with great views & plenty of frost. Some nice arty stonework in a sheepfold opposite the carpark at Tilberthwaite.

John Tippins walked up Wetherlam on October 24th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Low Tilberthwaite (part of c167) [with] Alone [weather] Patchy cloud around the summits, some bursts of sunshine, dry until mid-afternoon then a fair bit of rain.

Sarah Moore climbed Wetherlam on August 13th, 2022 [from/via/route] c306 [with] On my own [weather] Incredible views but incredible heat - very glad I set off early.

John Bryers bagged Wetherlam on June 23rd, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Low Tilberthwaite Carl Park North of Coniston. Set off around 10:20am along left hand side of Tilberthwaite Gill. At top of gill bearing right following path to Dry Cove Bottom & to Birk Fell & then the Hawse. Steep undefined path leads to top. Had to assist Mya my faithful Patterdale (15 on 24th June, tomorrow!) up some of the steeper parts leading to top of Wetherlam. Intention was to retrace steps but thought it a bit steep for dog so followed path to Lower Hows & picked up Hale Rake path returning to car. Had a quick dip in a pool at top of Tilberthwaite Gill to cool off, joined by May of course. Strava said 6.05miles, 2,204ft of elevation in 3hrs 4m of walking time taking 4hr 16m. [with] With Mya my faithful 14 year old Patterdale Terrier. [weather] Very hot & sunny.

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Wetherlam

The view west to The Coniston Fells and Wetherlam from near Low Arnside Farm

The view west to The Coniston Fells and Wetherlam from near Low Arnside Farm

Photo: David Wright (163)

On Wetherlam summit

On Wetherlam summit

Photo: Christine Shepherd (468)

Looking down into Tilberthwaite from Hole Rake below Wetherlam

Looking down into Tilberthwaite from Hole Rake below Wetherlam

Photo: George White (28)

Looking across an unnamed tarn below Great Castle How to Wetherlam and the Furness Fells

Looking across an unnamed tarn below Great Castle How to Wetherlam and the Furness Fells

Photo: Andy Malcolm (41)

Looking south over a snowy Stickle Tarn to Wetherlam and the Coniston Fells from Pavey Ark

Looking south over a snowy Stickle Tarn to Wetherlam and the Coniston Fells from Pavey Ark

Photo: Alan Thompson (1)

Crinkle Crags with snow dusting from Wetherlam Edge

Crinkle Crags with snow dusting from Wetherlam Edge

Photo: Simon Barnett (51)

Jemima en-route up Wetherlam

Jemima en-route up Wetherlam

Photo: Martin Corbett (1)

Wetherlam from Swirl Hawse

Wetherlam from Swirl Hawse

Photo: Ian Gaylard (29)

Climbing Wetherlamd from Little Langdale

Climbing Wetherlamd from Little Langdale

Photo: Simon Barnett (48)

Wetherlam, Levers Water and Low Water from the top of The Old Man of Coniston

Wetherlam, Levers Water and Low Water from the top of The Old Man of Coniston

Photo: Ian Clarke (1)

Low Light Haw (Top o' Selside) summit cairn with the Coniston Fells: White Maiden, Walna Scar, Dow Crag, The Old Man of Coniston, Brim Fell, Swirl How and Wetherlam in the background

Low Light Haw (Top o' Selside) summit cairn with the Coniston Fells: White Maiden, Walna Scar, Dow Crag, The Old Man of Coniston, Brim Fell, Swirl How and Wetherlam in the background

Photo: Paul Gibson (28)

Mine workings below Wetherlam

Mine workings below Wetherlam

Photo: Mike Jennings (26)

Wetherlam from Swirl How

Wetherlam from Swirl How

Photo: Ian Gaylard (24)

Looking across Little Langdale to the Langdale Pikes (with Pike of Stickle prominent to the left) from Wetherlam

Looking across Little Langdale to the Langdale Pikes (with Pike of Stickle prominent to the left) from Wetherlam

Photo: Rob Barklamb (23)

Coniston Water from the summit of Brock Barrow (Top o' Selside) with Beacon (Blawith Fells) prominent (centre) and the Coniston Fells: White Maiden, Walna Scar, Dow Crag, The Old Man of Coniston, Brim Fell, Swirl How and Wetherlam in the background (right)

Coniston Water from the summit of Brock Barrow (Top o' Selside) with Beacon (Blawith Fells) prominent (centre) and the Coniston Fells: White Maiden, Walna Scar, Dow Crag, The Old Man of Coniston, Brim Fell, Swirl How and Wetherlam in the background (right)

Photo: Paul Gibson (30)

Little Langdale from Wetherlam

Little Langdale from Wetherlam

Photo: Mike Jennings (25)

The Langdale Pikes from Wetherlam

The Langdale Pikes from Wetherlam

Photo: Nick Snape (19)

Little Langdale from Wetherlam Edge

Little Langdale from Wetherlam Edge

Photo: Andy Malcolm (134)

Wetherlam, Swirl How and Little Carrs under a deep blanket of snow from<br>Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco)

Wetherlam, Swirl How and Little Carrs under a deep blanket of snow from
Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco)

Photo: Simon Barnett (58)

*Loft Crag (foreground far left), Lingmoor, Blea Tarn, Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco), Cold Pike and Crinkle Crags (featuring Crinkle Crags (South Top), Crinkle Crags (Long Top) and Gunson Knott) (mid-distance left to right) and Wetherlam, Great Carrs and Grey Friar (far-distance centre to right)  from the summit of Pike of Stickle (Langdale Pikes)

*Loft Crag (foreground far left), Lingmoor, Blea Tarn, Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco), Cold Pike and Crinkle Crags (featuring Crinkle Crags (South Top), Crinkle Crags (Long Top) and Gunson Knott) (mid-distance left to right) and Wetherlam, Great Carrs and Grey Friar (far-distance centre to right) from the summit of Pike of Stickle (Langdale Pikes)

Photo: Tim Hope (42)


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