The Top 20 Peaks around Muncaster
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Muncaster 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 Muncaster 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 Muncaster for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
Yewbarrow
Highlight • Summit
This is the fourth Wasdale peak on our Trail 100 list, but despite being the lowest, Yewbarrow is more than a match for its neighbours. Taking the form of an …
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Black Combe Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Black Combe is one of the Trail 100 (Trail Magazine's top 100 UK mountains they recommend you climb) and it's also a Wainwright Outlying Fell, a Birkett and a Marilyn. …
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Harter Fell Summit (Eskdale)
Highlight • Viewpoint
Harter Fell is a fantastic Wainwright at 2,139 feet (654 m) in height. Many head to the trig pillar but the true summit is a short scramble onto the highest …
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Hard Knott Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
I have a real soft spot for Hard Knott! I absolutely love the view to the Scafell range from here and I once hiked from Hard Knott all the way …
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Illgill Head
Highlight • Viewpoint
Illgill Head is a Wainwright Fell that I've hiked 3 times. Once in beautiful sunshine, once in the dark and most recently in a glorious summer haze. It never disappoints. …
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