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Summit of Little Mell Fell – Gowbarrow Fell summit loop from Cumbria

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North West England

Summit of Little Mell Fell – Gowbarrow Fell summit loop from Cumbria

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4.4

(18)

158

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Summit of Little Mell Fell – Gowbarrow Fell summit loop from Cumbria

05:40

17.0km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

1.61 km

Great Mell Fell summit

Highlight • Summit

This is a cracking Wainwright and the hike up is accessible from the small car park at the base. Nice scenery on the way up and lovely commanding views from the top.

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2

3.84 km

Little Mell Fell

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On this short segment there a few fences where steps are made to step over the fence. Unfortunately my dog is unable to get over it so manual lifting is …

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3

6.44 km

Summit of Little Mell Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very steep ascent

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4

10.3 km

View of Ullswater, Hallin Fell, and Bonscale Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you are treated to a magnificent view of the valley extending towards Ullswater Reservoir, with Hallin Fell and Bonscale Pike rising prominently in the distance. The scene is …

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5

10.7 km

Collierhag Beck

Highlight • River

Pretty beck running off Collier Hag and down to Ullswater.

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6

11.8 km

Gowbarrow Fell summit

Highlight • Summit

Gowbarrow Fell is a gloriously accessible Wainwright summit on the northern shore of Ullswater. It can be combined with a hike to Aira Force, the famous waterfall that tumbles down …

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7

12.0 km

View of Ullswater in the Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small Fell but lovely views

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8

12.2 km

Ullswater view from Gowbarrow Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice steep climb from the main track to the top here, worth it with the panoramic views.

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B

17.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

5.15 km

4.48 km

169 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.18 km

2.98 km

1.94 km

1.51 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

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