Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force

An impressive waterfall and a taste of the fells


Route outline for walk c352:

Aira Force National Trust Car Park (nr Glenridding)  -  Aira Force  -  Riddings Beck  -  Waterfalls  -  High Force  -  Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)  -  Gowbarrow Park  -  Green Hill (Gowbarrow Fell)  -  Aira Force Car Park.



Points of Interest/Notes on this walk:

At High Force, the River Tees plunges 21m (70ft) over a near vertical cliff edge in two stages. After heavy rainfall the River Tees will also flow over the dry right-hand side channel creating two falls. The falls have been known to freeze in harsh winters , creating spectacular ice formations.


Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

hewitt
0
English
Mountains
Wainwright
1
Wainwright
 English Nuttalls
0
English
Nuttalls
Dewey
0
English
Deweys
Wainwright Outlying Fell
0
Wainwright
Outlying Fells
marilyn
0
Marilyns
Bridget
0
Bridgets

Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk:

The highest point of this walk is Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) at 481m (1579ft). Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) is classified as an Wainwright (No. 181).

The summit of Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.


You can find more walks near this one 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):

OL5 The English Lakes - North Eastern area


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

90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


Some Photos and Pictures from Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force

In no particular order . . .

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Gowbarrow Fell Summit

Gowbarrow Fell Summit

Photo: Jamie Magee (4)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - The Ullswater Water Steamer docked at Glenridding<br>with Place Fell in the background

The Ullswater Water Steamer docked at Glenridding
with Place Fell in the background

Photo: Chris Trueman (3)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater from Hind Crag (Gowbarrow Fell)

Ullswater from Hind Crag (Gowbarrow Fell)

Photo: Jamie Magee (11)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Aira Force

Aira Force

Photo: David Wright (260)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Swinburn's Park, Watermillock and Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell)

Swinburn's Park, Watermillock and Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell)

Photo: Jamie Magee (9)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Photo: Stephen Collins (34)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) summit Trig Point

Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) summit Trig Point

Photo: Christine Shepherd (721)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) Summit and Great Mell Fell

Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) Summit and Great Mell Fell

Photo: David Hayter (209)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Watermillock Common with Hart Side beyond from below Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Watermillock Common with Hart Side beyond from below Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Stephen Collins (38)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - East from Collier Hagg (Gowbarrow Fell)

East from Collier Hagg (Gowbarrow Fell)

Photo: Jamie Magee (7)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - My little boy Marc on Gowbarrow Fell

My little boy Marc on Gowbarrow Fell

Photo: Jamie Magee (12)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Gowbarrow Fell summit Trig Point

Gowbarrow Fell summit Trig Point

Photo: Christine Shepherd (531)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater from Green Hill (Gowbarrow Fell)

Ullswater from Green Hill (Gowbarrow Fell)

Photo: David Hayter (212)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - East from the lower slopes of Gowbarrow Fell

East from the lower slopes of Gowbarrow Fell

Photo: Jamie Magee (5)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - High Force near Dockray

High Force near Dockray

Photo: Stephen Collins (36)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Shooting lodge below Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Shooting lodge below Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: David Hayter (207)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Aira Force Waterfall (near Glenridding and Ullswater)

Aira Force Waterfall (near Glenridding and Ullswater)

Photo: Robert Hall (27)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Little Mell Fell from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Little Mell Fell from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: David Hayter (208)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - *Place Fell, Ullswater and Glencoyne Park from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

*Place Fell, Ullswater and Glencoyne Park from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Andy Malcolm (81)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - High Force near Dockray

High Force near Dockray

Photo: Stephen Collins (37)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Aira Force - The Lower Falls

Aira Force - The Lower Falls

Photo: Jamie Magee (2)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater and Patterdale from the lower slopes of Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Ullswater and Patterdale from the lower slopes of Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Robert Hall (29)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater from Glenridding

Ullswater from Glenridding

Photo: David Hayter (336)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Ullswater from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Gerry Ball (32)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - 360 degree panorama taken from the top of Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

360 degree panorama taken from the top of Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Chris Brankin (25)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Aira Force near Glenridding and Ullswater

Aira Force near Glenridding and Ullswater

Photo: Stephen Collins (28)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) summit

Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) summit

Photo: Stephen Collins (41)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Striding Edge and Helvellyn (in mist) with Birkhouse Moor in front, Catstycam and Sheffield Pike from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Striding Edge and Helvellyn (in mist) with Birkhouse Moor in front, Catstycam and Sheffield Pike from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Gerry Ball (31)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Climbing up the edge of Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) high above the North Western shores of Ullswater.

Climbing up the edge of Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) high above the North Western shores of Ullswater.

Photo: Mike Renny (3)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Photo: Stephen Collins (31)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater and Patterdale from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Ullswater and Patterdale from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Stephen Collins (42)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - The bridge over Riddings Beck below Aira Force near Glenridding and Ullswater

The bridge over Riddings Beck below Aira Force near Glenridding and Ullswater

Photo: Stephen Collins (29)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Aira Force - The Upper Falls

Aira Force - The Upper Falls

Photo: Jamie Magee (3)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell) with Arthur's Pike and Bonscale Pike beyond

Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell) with Arthur's Pike and Bonscale Pike beyond

Photo: Jamie Magee (10)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Photo: Stephen Collins (30)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater and Patterdale from Green Hill (Gowbarrow Fell)

Ullswater and Patterdale from Green Hill (Gowbarrow Fell)

Photo: Stephen Collins (39)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Photo: Stephen Collins (32)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - The much smaller upper waterfall at Aira Point, High Force (Aira Force)

The much smaller upper waterfall at Aira Point, High Force (Aira Force)

Photo: David Hayter (210)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Aira Force

Aira Force

Photo: Jamie Magee (1)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - The top of Aira Force

The top of Aira Force

Photo: David Wright (261)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Riddings Beck above Aira Force

Photo: Stephen Collins (33)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) summit

Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) summit

Photo: Robert Hall (28)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - High Force near Dockray

High Force near Dockray

Photo: Stephen Collins (35)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Watson's Dodd, Great Dodd and Clough Head and Dockray from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Watson's Dodd, Great Dodd and Clough Head and Dockray from Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag)

Photo: Stephen Collins (40)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - My daughter enjoying the view near Aira Force

My daughter enjoying the view near Aira Force

Photo: Anne Tomma (1)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Ullswater Steamer from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell)

Ullswater Steamer from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell)

Photo: Jamie Magee (8)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - A very grumpy Shaun post walk in Glenridding after scaling Helvellyn via Striding Edge on a very, very wet day!

A very grumpy Shaun post walk in Glenridding after scaling Helvellyn via Striding Edge on a very, very wet day!

Photo: Mike Hall (4)

Walk c352 Gowbarrow Fell (Airy Crag) from Aira Force - Stream at Collier Hagg (Gowbarrow Fell)

Stream at Collier Hagg (Gowbarrow Fell)

Photo: Jamie Magee (6)


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