This mountain-shaped fell is perhaps the true star of the Kentmere Round. Part of the rollercoaster chain of hills that form the Horseshoe’s western arm, its wonderfully symmetrical bell-shape and steep eastern crags that plunge dramatically toward Kentmere Reservoir lend it a stature far greater than its actual height.

Ian Baines

August 29, 2024

Hiking

Ill Bell at 757m is the highest of the three Wainwrights on the ridge leading from Garburn Pass to Thornthwaite Crag.
The path over the ridge is very straightforward and hides the very existence of the steep crags on Ill Bell’s eastern flanks dropping down into the Kentmere valley.
Just enjoy this classic Lakeland ridge.

Stevienicefish

February 9, 2023

Hiking

Prepare to dig deep from doing the kentmere horseshore

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1. Kentmere Horseshoe

18.8km

06:22

930m

Hike the challenging Kentmere Horseshoe, a 11.7-mile route in the Lake District with 3051 feet of elevation gain and panoramic views.

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2. Sour Howes – Ill Bell loop from Jesus Church

19.9km

06:49

1,000m

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

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3. Yoke Summit – Ill Bell loop from Kentmere

18.1km

06:00

780m

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

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

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Ill Bell

1. Kentmere Horseshoe

2. Sour Howes – Ill Bell loop from Jesus Church

3. Yoke Summit – Ill Bell loop from Kentmere

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