Gowbarrow Fell’s summit region is a characterful plateau of rocky knolls that overlook the famously beautiful Ullswater. An adventure to this Wainwright summit can also include a visit to one …

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

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1. Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park

6.96km

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2. Aira Force – Gowbarrow Fell Summit loop from Glenridding

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320m

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3. Aira Force – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Glenridding

5.73km

02:00

310m

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Alex Foxfield

January 27, 2021

Gowbarrow Fell is a gloriously accessible Wainwright summit on the northern shore of Ullswater. It can be combined with a hike to Aira Force, the famous waterfall that tumbles down a ravine on its south western flanks.

The fell's summit area is dotted with craggy outcrops and rewards with awesome Ullswater views to the south and to the Mell Fells and Blencathra in the north.

Tom

June 20, 2019

Again brilliant vies down to Ulswater and beyond.

Griff

September 4, 2020

Lovely in August when surrounded by heather. Great little peak to add on to a visit to Aira Force.

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

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1. Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park

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