“The highlight of the view is Blencathra undoubtedly, the noble proportions of this fine mountain being seen to great advantage”

A Wainwright

Although not the highest mountains in the Lake District the two Mell Fells and Gowbarrow Fell offer much to the walker, wonderful views, interesting walking, beautiful woodlands, heather and bracken covered slopes and some of the best waterfalls in Lakeland.

Summits included on this route:
Great Mell Fell537 metres / 1762 feet
Little Mell Fell505 metres / 1657 feet
Gowbarrow Fell481 metres / 1578 feet

“The delightful lower slopes here are beautifully wooded, but low crags and bracken in abundance make them rather difficult of access except where they are traversed by the many pleasant green paths which add so much to Gowbarrow's charms”

A Wainwright

From Dockray we will walk north to climb to the summit of Great Mell Fell, the grassy dome, with a spectacular view over Blencathra to the north.

We will descend the northern slopes, through deciduous woodland and down to Brownrigg Farm from where a walk across the fields will bring us to the lower slopes of Little Mell Fell, a good track leads up the fellside to the grassy summit.

From Little Mell Fell we will descend south to The Hause and meet the path through Swinburn's Park to meet a path climbing to the summit of Gowbarrow Fell.

A short descent north from Gowbarrow Fell brings us to a subsidiary summit with breathtaking views over Ullswater, we will descend the south western shoulder down to Aira Force, the beautiful and popular series of waterfalls.

From Aira Force we will follow the stream upstream and follow the path back to Dockray.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Dockray, nr Ullswater
Postcode: CA11 0JY
Grid Reference: NY 235 121

Directions

From the A66, between Keswick and Penrith, turn off the A66 at Troutbeck, follow this road south through Matterdale End to Dockray, we will meet outside the Dockray Hotel.

Bus Services

Dockray is not currently on a bus route.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

For winter walks (November to March) events please also bring the following:

Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product The Mell Fells & Gowbarrow Fell

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product The Mell Fells & Gowbarrow Fell

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product The Mell Fells & Gowbarrow Fell

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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