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Great Mell Fell summit – Watermillock Climb loop from Cumbria

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North West England

Great Mell Fell summit – Watermillock Climb loop from Cumbria

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4.1

(10)

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Great Mell Fell summit – Watermillock Climb loop from Cumbria

03:03

9.33km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

246 m

Boggy Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

This path can be very boggy in places

Tip by

2

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.

Tip by

3

2.39 km

Stricken Trees on the Fell, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views heading from the summit the stricken trees add some character to this little fell

Tip by

4

6.41 km

Watermillock Climb

Highlight • Climb

Over 20% from either side - the descent heading North is sublime. A really tough road.

Tip by

5

8.16 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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B

9.33 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

4.16 km

169 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

2.63 km

1.53 km

384 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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2°C

27 %

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