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. Castlerigg Stone Circle – Skiddaw Summit loop from Threlkeld

28.1km

09:11

1,190m

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2. Little Man (Skiddaw) summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Applethwaite

18.8km

06:12

810m

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3. Keswick Town Centre – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

12.7km

04:27

660m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Lonscale Fell

1. Castlerigg Stone Circle – Skiddaw Summit loop from Threlkeld

2. Little Man (Skiddaw) summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Applethwaite

3. Keswick Town Centre – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

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