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.

View of Lake Windermere from Brant Fell

Gummer's How

School Knott Summit

The Mushroom Shelter, Scout Scar Summit

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View of Lake Windermere from Brant Fell
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Daniela
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Gummer's How
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Dan Hobson
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School Knott Summit
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
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The Mushroom Shelter, Scout Scar Summit
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
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