“The view inland, comprising a splendid array of mountains, is excellent; seawards it extends uninterrupted far across West Cumberland to the Scottish hills”
A Wainwright
The Loweswater Fells are a beautiful part of the Lake District, well off the beaten track, but well worth exploring.
Loweswater is a stunning lake lined to the south by Holme Wood, we climb above the woods with stunning views over the trees to the water below.
The summits of the Loweswater Fells also are particularly scenic, to the east are the higher fells around Crummock Water and to the west is the wide expanse of the Solway Firth and Scotland.
“The gem of the place is Holme Force, a series of lovely waterfalls in a sylvan setting”
A Wainwright
From Maggie's Bridge we will climb onto the spectacular terraced path above Holme Wood and Loweswater following this path to climb to the summit of Burnbank Fell, a grassy summit with spectacular views over the west coast of Cumbria and the Solway Firth.
From Burnbank Fell we will follow the path climbing to the summit of Carling Knott, not a Wainwright summit, but from the northern summit there are magnificent views down over Loweswater below.
A short walk from Carling Knott brings us to the summit of Blake Fell, the highest of the Loweswater Fells.
We will continue along the ridge to the summit of Gavel Fell, with views over Ennerdale, before turning north and descending by High Nook Tarn, a real undiscovered gem of a tarn above Loweswater and then descending back to Maggie's Bridge.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Maggie's Bridge National Trust Car Park
Postcode: CA13 0RU
Grid Reference: NY 134 210
Directions
From Keswick: Leave Keswick on the A66 turning off at Braithwaite, following the signposts for Whinlatter through the village.
Follow this road over Whinlatter Pass and descend to Lorton, when the B5289 is reached turn left and continue on this road until Loweswater is reached. Continue on this road past the Village Hall, taking the next left, the car park will be fun at the bottom of the hill.
From Cockermouth: Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, leaving town opposite Sainsburys. Follow this road through the village of Low Lorton and continue to Loweswater. Continue on this road past the Village Hall, taking the next left, the car park will be fun at the bottom of the hill.
Bus Services
There are no buses in Loweswater.
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:
The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:
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