Holme Fell is a rough little ridge between Coniston and Little Langdale, with a cairn on the rocky knoll of Ivy Crag just north of the true top. For its size it has a wide outlook, taking in almost the whole of Coniston Water. Its flanks hold the old Hodge Close slate quarry, whose flooded workings draw climbers and cave divers. The name is thought to come from Old Norse for a dry spot in a marsh.
New to the Wainwrights?Read our guide: What Are The Wainwrights?Rock 60 m SSW of cairn
Volcanic tuff crags and knolls, with broadleaf woodland to the south and conifers to the north.
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Also on this route: Black 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.
