Rising from the rough pastures of Mungrisdale in the quiet Northern Fells of the Lake District, walks to Souther Fell’s summit are delightful. Gentle grassy slopes give easy access to …

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

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1. Scales Tarn – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

20.6km

07:34

1,050m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Scales Tarn – Blencathra Summit loop from Mungrisdale

17.6km

06:04

840m

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

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3. The Mill Inn – Mungrisdale Common loop from Mungrisdale

9.59km

02:59

360m

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

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Alex Foxfield

April 21, 2021

The 1,713-foot (522 m) Wainwright summit of Souther Fell boasts arguably the finest view of neighbouring Blencathra's famous 'Saddleback' summit. The most common routes up the fell start in Mungrisdale and ascend its grassy north and western flanks.

Souther Fell has associations with ghostly legend. On Midsummer's Eve in 1745, a spectral army was seen marching across the summit ridge. Several independent witnesses claim to have seen this frightful vision. The tale adds an extra frisson to any wild camp on the fell.

Abi Rose

April 30, 2020

On a clear day Souther Fell offers a great vantage point to the Northern Fells - with particularly beautiful views to Blencathra.

The Wandering Fiona

May 22, 2022

You get some amazing views from this fell across to Blencathra and on the day I went up I could also see across to the Helvellyn range with the point of CatsyeCam peaking

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

Souther Fell

1. Scales Tarn – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

2. Scales Tarn – Blencathra Summit loop from Mungrisdale

3. The Mill Inn – Mungrisdale Common loop from Mungrisdale

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