The Top 10 Peaks around Penrith
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Penrith is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 10
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Penrith for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Penrith for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Summit of Little Mell Fell
Highlight • Viewpoint
A short steep climb to the summit. Little Mell Fell stands alone on the edge of the national park. Although short in height, it has superb views of the surrounding …
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View of Ullswater from Bonscale Pike
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If you’re doing the Wainwrights don’t get drawn in by the trig pillars on the slope sides and be sure to bag the true summit marked by a small cairn
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Arthur's Pike summit
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Arthur's Pike is a 1,749-foot (533 m) Wainwright fell in the Far Eastern Lake District. Being on the very eastern edge of the group of 214 Wainwright fells you'd think …
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Bonscale Pike summit cairn
Highlight • Natural Monument
From the summit head down you see two cairns called “the towers” great views across ullswatwr
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Dunmallard Hill Woodland
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Dunmallard Hill is a fell in the Lake District at the far north-eastern tip of Ullswater. It's almost completely covered in woodland so you don't get the dramatic views down …
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