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Lonscale Fell

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Lonscale Fell

Recommended by 53 hikers out of 55

Conspicuous on the Northern Fell scene due to its dramatic east facing crags, hikes to Lonscale Fell have plenty to offer. Occupying the middle ground between the giants of Skiddaw …

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Location: Underskiddaw, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Skiddaw Little Man Summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Applethwaite

16.7km

05:50

910m

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2. Castlerigg Stone Circle – Skiddaw Summit loop from Threlkeld

27.8km

09:02

1,170m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Carl Side – Skiddaw Little Man Summit loop from Applethwaite

18.6km

06:37

1,050m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Adventurer Nic

April 19, 2021

Lonscale Fell is often missed by hikers whose sights are set firmly on Skiddaw. But Lonscale Fell makes for a great walk in it's own right, especially when hiked alongside Latrigg from Keswick. Whilst the top is quite flat and broad, the profile of Lonscale Fell from a distance is quite dramatic thanks to the crags on the eastern side of the mountain.

Andrew

October 5, 2021

A short detour can be made to this Wainwright when walking Skiddaw. Cutting off from the path is easy and you can follow fence posts to its summit. Once reached its a 180 turn and Skiddaw is directly in front of you. Follow the fence again to eventually rejoind the path.

David Howells

October 7, 2022

If your doing the Skiddaw Group which has eight Wainwrights, it is only a short detour out and back to get Lonscale Fell. You also get a nice view of where you have been all day as it is the last one...unless you are knocking off Latrigg as the last one at the bottom of the hill.

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Elevation 710 m

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Location: Underskiddaw, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Lonscale Fell

1. Skiddaw Little Man Summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Applethwaite

2. Castlerigg Stone Circle – Skiddaw Summit loop from Threlkeld

3. Carl Side – Skiddaw Little Man Summit loop from Applethwaite

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