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Place Fell Summit

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Place Fell Summit

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The southern tip of Ullswater is where the giants of the Eastern Fells of the Lake District rest their feet. Glenridding and Patterdale are superb bases for all manner of …

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Trail Magazine

December 2, 2019

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By Lake District standards Place Fell is a rather isolated hill, with Boredale Hause its only tether to neighbouring fells. As such, it’s often overlooked. But this is a rocky gem, cupped in the crook of Ullswater and offering a magnificent viewpoint over the lake, and is thoroughly deserving of an expedition in its own right.

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 13, 2022

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From the top of Place Fell you have a beautiful view of the surroundings! Enjoy.

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David Howells

April 29, 2026

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Place Fell is a great trig-pointed 657-metre (2,156 ft) summit that overlooks the villages of Patterdale and Glenridding nestled along Ullswater. It was one of Alfred Wainwright's twelve finest mountains. It gives you scenic views over towards the Helvellyn range, Kirkstone Pass and Ullswater. It has a trig point and a cairn on its rocky top and is a favourite amongst walkers that is normally accessed via the direct route coming up from Patterdale School or Side Farm.

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Place Fell Summit – Patterdale Village loop from Patterdale

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Place Fell Summit – Angle Tarn loop from Martindale

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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