The Top 20 Peaks around Helsington
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Helsington is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
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 Helsington 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 Helsington for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Gummer's How
Highlight • Natural Monument
Gummer's How is situated on the eastern shore of Windermere, near its southern end. While the hill is small by Lakeland standards, it affords magnificent views over Windermere, across to the Coniston fells and Morecambe Bay.
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School Knott Summit
Highlight • Summit
Like Orrest Head, School Knott's grassy summit reveals stupendous views down onto Windermere (both lake and town) and across the fells of southern and central Lakeland. From here, the craggy …
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View of Lake Windermere from Brant Fell
Highlight • Viewpoint
The hike up to Brant Fell is quite easy, though some of the paths may be a bit muddy, especially when it's been raining for a while. The views from the summit are just spectacular.
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The Mushroom Shelter, Scout Scar Summit
Highlight • Summit
The Mushroom marks the summit Wainwright chose for Scout Scar in his guidebook to the Outlying Fells of Lakeland. In fact, the true summit of Scout Scar is a short …
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Whitbarrow Lord's Seat Cairn
Highlight • Natural Monument
The inscription on the stone in the cairn reads:
This Reserve
Commemorates
CANON G.A.K. HERVEY
1893-1967
Founder of the
Lake District Naturalists' Trust
Though the site area is now under a Special Scientific Interest tag as a Nature Reserve.
This Reserve
Commemorates
CANON G.A.K. HERVEY
1893-1967
Founder of the
Lake District Naturalists' Trust
Though the site area is now under a Special Scientific Interest tag as a Nature Reserve.
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