A great triangle of high ground between the southern end of Thirlmere and Grasmere, Steel Fell is a familiar sight to motorists on the A591. While it lacks the intrigue …

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

October 11, 2020

Hiking

The central apex of three ridges, Steel Fell is a distinctive and intimidating presence to the south of Thirlmere. It is most commonly accessed from Dunmail Raise via a steep clamber up its eastern face or from Grasmere along its more accommodating south east ridge.

Ronnie

March 22, 2023

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Steel Fell (Dead Pike - Steel Fell) 553m P83 (1814ft)
Lake District National Park Definitive List Summit

51m

July 28, 2023

Running

Steel Fell stands at 1,814 feet (553 m) in the Wythburn Fells of the central Lake District.

Normally run from Dunmail Raise, often as the first summit en route to High Raise, it's also a great loop from Grasmere.

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Calf Crag – Helm Crag summit loop from Grasmere

13.9km

04:34

590m

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

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Gibson Knott – Helm Crag summit loop from Seat Sandal

13.5km

04:24

570m

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

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Fairfield Summit – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Seat Sandal

16.6km

07:10

1,360m

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

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Elevation 540 m

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Steel Fell summit

#1.

Calf Crag – Helm Crag summit loop from Grasmere

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Gibson Knott – Helm Crag summit loop from Seat Sandal

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Fairfield Summit – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Seat Sandal

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