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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Alex Foxfield

January 27, 2021

Hiking

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

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Again brilliant vies down to Ulswater and beyond.

Tom

May 13, 2021

Running

Beautiful views looking down over Ullswater.

If you're doing the Ullswater way, it is downhill the rest of the way down to Glenridding (mostly!)

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1. Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail

6.96km

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Hike the moderate Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail in the Lake District, featuring a stunning waterfall and panoramic Ullswater views.

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2. Aira Force – Gowbarrow Fell summit loop from Ullswater

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

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3. Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

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

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

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1. Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail

2. Aira Force – Gowbarrow Fell summit loop from Ullswater

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