Attractions in North West England

Views from the top

The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high …read more

As the third highest mountain in the Lake District, the views from Helvellyn are absolutely magnificent. However, this mountain is not simply a mere slog to the summit. If you …read more

At 3,209 feet (978 meters) Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain. The summit is also one of the most stunning due to its remote location and awe-inspiring views. While many …read more

Not the biggest fell in the area, but Blencathra provides panoramic views of most of the Northern Lake District. With so many routes up, no matter your experience there's a route for you.

Rising gracefully to a sharp peak piercing the north-western skies of Lakeland, Grisedale Pike is a fine mountain with superlative views. If you’re feeling energetic, tick it off as part …read more

Centrepiece of its namesake horseshoe, Fairfield is rarely a walker’s sole goal. Instead it is renowned as the highest point of the much-frequented Fairfield Horseshoe, a looped ridge walk bagging …read more

This is a very open mountain, and as above the winds can be very bad, if you do decide to go up in high winds please do stay to Eastern …read more

When hiking up the ridge from Cat Bells, Maiden Moor is the next summit you will reach. While its flat summit is no rival to that of better known neighbours …read more

The highest of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, Whernside offers wonderful views over the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. On a clear day, and with a pair of binoculars, you can even see …read more

Great view over Derwent Water with not too heavy climb. Ideal in sunshine.

The rig-walk finally ends with a climb to Helmet Crag. You can enjoy 360 ° views of Grasmere and the Easedale Valley!

The ridge walk ends with a climb to …read more

For such a small hill, Hallin Fell delivers absolutely epic views down Ullswater and across to the Helvellyn group. This is an ideal fell for take the little ones for …read more

The highest of the Howgill Fells, The Calf sits in both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the county of Cumbria. It’s a green, flat-topped hill, whose best ascent follows …read more

The approach of Ullock Pike from the North is wonderful! Views to a snow capped Skiddaw in winter are a real treat

Dale Head occupies a grand position, its lofty perch overlooking Buttermere, Newlands and Borrowdale. It makes for a quick, if strenuous, Wainwright bag from the Honister Pass, or it can …read more

St Sunday Crag is an outlier of the Fairfield Horseshoe. But with sheer cliffs that plunge into Grisedale (home to the thrilling Pinnacle Ridge), summit views that stretch over the …read more

At a height of 2,172 feet (662 metres), the curious Nine Standards boast superb views over the town of Kirkby Stephen and further afield. The origin of the cairns is …read more

One of many peaks near Sca Fell, if you plan the route right you can conquer several at once, including Broad Crag, Lingmell etc. No matter the day the views from almost any peak in the Lakes are stunning.

Dove Crag summit in itself is unremarkable, marked by a cairn however the views of the surrounding peaks is excellent on a clear day.