Watch Hill is one of the Wainwright Outlying Fells (235m). A grassy and gradual approach from Cockermouth over fields full of curious sheep. The ground beyond the summit is rippled and undulates on to Sethmurthy Common.

David Howells

July 5, 2021

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Watch Hill is a lovely little hill to do from Cockermouth. I was up and back in less than an hour and a half. It is also a UK designated Marilyn. It has no summit cairn or marking.

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1. Watch Hill Summit – Setmurthy Common Summit loop from Cockermouth

8.72km

02:29

200m

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

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2. Watch Hill Summit – Sheep Pasture Path loop from Cockermouth

6.34km

01:51

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Watch Hill Summit – Setmurthy Woods loop from Cockermouth

11.9km

03:17

210m

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

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Elevation 270 m

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

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Watch Hill Summit

1. Watch Hill Summit – Setmurthy Common Summit loop from Cockermouth

2. Watch Hill Summit – Sheep Pasture Path loop from Cockermouth

3. Watch Hill Summit – Setmurthy Woods loop from Cockermouth

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