Blake Fell

Wainwright · Western Fells

Blake Fell

572.6 m · 1,879 ft

Blake Fell

Wainwright · Western Fells

Blake Fell

572.6 m · 1,879 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height572.6 m1,879 ft
Grid RefNY 11051 19685
OS MapOL4 & 303OS Explorer
BookWestern FellsBook 7

Blake Fell is the highest of the Loweswater Fells, a grassy dome with a stone shelter at the top where the ridge paths meet. Nothing higher stands to the west, so the view runs out to the sea, while the North Western Fells line up across Crummock Water. Conifers cover the western slopes, and the valley below holds Cogra Moss reservoir and traces of the Victorian iron-ore railway that served mines on neighbouring Knock Murton. The name is thought to mean 'black fell'.

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Summit

No feature 3 m east of shelter

Rock & Ground

Laminated mudstone and siltstone forming a grassy dome, with rougher outcrops on Carling Knott.

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Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance11.2 mi18.1 km
Ascent1,000 m3,280 ft
Time6h 10mwalking
Start & FinishMaggie's Bridge Car ParkNY 1344 2103 · circular route
Directions

Also on this route: Gavel Fell, Mellbreak, Hen Comb, Burnbank Fell

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

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