The Beacon (also known as Beacon Fell) is an 255m high Outlying Fell of Lakeland in the south of the national park. The views over Consiton Water from the summit are stunning. You can also see as far as the Helvellyn range from here.

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June 19, 2025

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A lovely place for a dip be weary it was particularly boggy on the route for those who don’t like mud I’d recommend finding a route which is paved and sign posted well !

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Elevation 240 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Location: Blawith And Subberthwaite, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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