Bleaberry Fell over Low Moss

Bleaberry Fell

Height590m (1,936ft)

Prominence42m (138ft)

RegionCentral Fells

Climbed1 Time

"Bleaberry Fell terminates the central ridge to the north, appearing as a lofty dome overlooking the Keswick to Penrith gap. Bleaberry Fell is a superb viewpoint, ideally situated for long and lazy contemplation of a beautiful panorama." — A. Wainwright

Forming the northern terminus of the main central ridge separating Borrowdale and Thirlmere, Bleaberry Fell rises as a lofty, heather-clad dome directly above the Keswick vale. It occupies a commanding position on the watershed dividing the catchments of Derwentwater and Thirlmere.

Connected southwards across the peat hags of Low Moss to neighbour High Seat, the fell offers a delightful, airy approach directly from Keswick and Walla Crag.

Bleaberry Fell's impressive cairn and view

The high point is crowned by a large, impressive stone cairn incorporating a built-in stone windbreak shelter. Thanks to its elevated perch at the head of Derwentwater, the summit provides an exceptionally fine, unhindered 360-degree panorama taking in all the major mountain groups across the Lake District, framed alongside Skiddaw and Blencathra to the north.

Trip Reports

Ullscarf & The Central Ridge07/09/2014

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