“Completed Scafell on the Saturday and Langdale Pikes on Sunday 3rd and 4th November 2012 both with John who had great knowledge and Leadership skills and made it so enjoyable many thanks Pete”
Peter Sewell
Grange Fell
"Grange Fell is nothing on the map, everything when beneath one's feet." |
A.W Wainwright
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Although not the most famous mountain in Lakeland and quite minor in the height tables Grange Fell is a gem. The lower slopes are covered in oak woodlands and the higher rambling summits (there are three tops to Grange Fell) are covered in bracken and heather. It's joy to explore this rambling fell with spectacular views over , Grange, Derwentwater and Keswick as well as south over the Borrowdale Valley to Scafell Pike and Great Gable. |
Grange Fell is owned by the National Trust and was one of its first acquisitions in the Lake District in 1910; the fell was purchased by public subscription as a memorial to King Edward VII at the bequest of the King's sister Princess Louise, who then was President of the Trust. The magnificent viewpoint of King´s How was named after the King as a memorial, and a commemorative slate plaque is situated just below the summit. It reads: "In Loving Memory of King Edward VII, Grange Fell is dedicated by his sister Louise as a sanctuary of rest and peace. Here may all beings gather strength, find in scenes of beautiful nature a cause for gratitude and love to God, giving them courage and vigour to carry on his will." |
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Grange Fell from Grange: Evening WalkAdd to Cart£60.00
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Grange Fell: Private Guiding£100.00
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Grange Fell: Tuesday 8th October 2013Add to Cart£20.00