After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are met with the site of Catbells' domed apex rising higher still ahead. It's a wonderful and exciting sight. No wonder Catbells is often referred to as a 'mountain in miniature'.

The Wandering Fiona

January 4, 2022

Hiking

On the walk up Catbells this hill is the start of it. It's a great family fell for all ages and includes small scrambles to get you to try it out

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Skelgill Bank

4.9

(329)

1,684

hikers

#1.

Cat Bells & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

7.09km

02:27

360m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(136)

1,015

hikers

#2.

Derwent Water Ferry & Catbells loop from Keswick

14.3km

04:20

410m

420m

Hike the Derwent Water Ferry & Catbells loop from Keswick for moderate adventure, stunning views, and a scenic ferry ride across Derwent Wat

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(476)

3,914

hikers

#3.

Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

18.8km

05:31

420m

430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 320 m

Weather

Wednesday 15 April

13°C

8°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Above Derwent, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Catbells Summit

View from Walla Crag over Derwent Water

Dodd Summit View of Derwent Water

River Derwent Footbridge

High Seat Summit (Lake District)

Derwent Water Ings Boardwalk

View of Buttermere Valley from Hindscarth Edge

View of Derwentwater from Catbells

Newlands Valley

Trail to Walla Crag

Castlehead Viewpoint – View of Derwentwater, Catbells, and Keswick

View of Derwentwater

Skelgill Bank

#1.

Cat Bells & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

#2.

Derwent Water Ferry & Catbells loop from Keswick

#3.

Derwent Water – Viewpoint overlooking Derwent Water loop from Keswick

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️