The grassy slopes of Gavel Fell

Gavel Fell

Height526m (1,726ft)

Prominence73m (239ft)

RegionWestern Fells

Climbed1 Time

"Gavel Fell is the central and second highest of the five Loweswater fell south of the lake. It rises as a well defined ridge between Highnook Beck and Whiteoak Beck but become sprawling towards the summit, which is a wide grassy tableland of no particular interest." — A. Wainwright

Situated in the quiet western reaches of the District, Gavel Fell occupies the central position among the group of five fells lying south of Loweswater. It stands on the high ridge connecting Hen Comb to the east and the higher mass of Blake Fell to the west.

While tarns are a rare feature in this specific area, Gavel Fell shares a boundary with one along its southern edge. Floutern Tarn is a long, brooding pool, reaching depths of around 12 feet. It lies nestled beneath Floutern Cop and drains east and then north, feeding into the substantial morass of Mosedale. A walkers' pass traverses this area beside the tarn, providing a useful pedestrian link from Buttermere across to Ennerdale.

The summit has a fine view of the western fells

The summit high point is marked by a large cairn positioned on a wide, grassy plateau. While the view directly seaward is obscured by the bulk of neighbouring Blake Fell, the top yields an excellent array of the fells marching eastward across the heart of the District.

Trip Reports

The Loweswater Five08/05/2016

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