“Not many fells can be described as beautiful, but the word fits Harter Fell”
A Wainwright
Although not the highest fell in the area Harter Fell is easily recognisable, it's conical shape makes it stand out on the skyline above Eskdale and it is easily recognisable from the ridge between Scafell and The Crinkles as well as from the Fairfield range to the east.
The shapely peak is also a great climb with interest throughout, especially the rocky summit.
As well as Harter Fell we will also cover the lesser known neighbours of Green Crag and Hard Knott and descend back to Eskdale via the Hard Knott Roman Fort.
“The fell is not only good to look at, but good to climb, interest being well sustained throughout and reaching a climax in the last few feet”
A Wainwright
From the Jubilee Bridge in Eskdale we will follow the track along the valley to Low Birker, climbing south by Low Birker Crag and Tarn Crag to the summit of Green Crag.
We will descend east from Green Crag by Long Crag and cross the hollow above Spothow Gill and climb east to meet the path climbing to the summit of Harter Fell, the wonderful rocky summit.
The path north west from Harter Fell will bring us below Demming Crag, to Hardknott Pass from where we will climb to the summit of Border End and then the summit of Hard Knott.
After returning to the pass we will descend west on a good path down to the Roman Fort and back to Jubilee Bridge.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Jubilee Bridge, Eskdale
Postcode: CA19 1TH
Grid Reference: NY 212 011
Directions
From Gosforth: Follow the road through the village, taking the right hand road at the fork, towards Eskdale, continue on this road through Eskdale Green until a junction is reached by the King George IV pub, turn left at this junction and follow this road past Boot, pass the Woolpack Inn. When the road starts to climb through some trees turn into the car park on the right, we will meet here.
From Ambleside: Follow the A 593 west from Ambleside, towards Coniston, continue foe approx. 1 mile beyond Skelwith Bridge to a right hand turn, towards Little Langdale and Wrynose Pass.
Follow this road through Little Langdale, continue climbing over Wrynose Pass and then over Hardknott Pass.
As you descend from the pass turn into the car park on the left hand side of the road, at the bottom of the hill, we will meet here.
Bus Services
There are currently no buses along the Eskdale Valley.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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