Loughrigg Fell

Loughrigg Fell

Height335m (1,099ft)

Prominence172m (564ft)

RegionCentral Fells

Climbed1 Time

"Of the lesser heights of Lakeland, Loughrigg Fell is pre-eminent. It has no pretensions of being a mountain, but no ascent is more repaying for the small labour involved in visiting its many cairns, for Loughrigg has delightful grassy paths, a series of pleasant surprises along the traverse of the summits and several charming vistas and magnificent views." — A. Wainwright

Standing pre-eminent among the lesser heights of Lakeland, Loughrigg Fell marks the southeastern terminus of the long ridge descending from High Raise via Silver How. Separated from its neighbours by the pass of Red Bank and encircled by roads, it is exceptionally accessible from Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere, Elterwater, and Skelwith Bridge.

Holding 172 metres of prominence to qualify as a Marilyn, the fell is renowned for Loughrigg Terrace—a famous level path running along its northern flank offering classic perspectives over Grasmere water towards Helm Crag and the Fairfield horseshoe.

The trig column and superb view towards Great Langdale

The highest rocky knoll features an Ordnance Survey triangulation column standing alongside a large stone cairn set upon the turf. Thanks to its central position surrounded by major valleys, the summit commands an extraordinarily rich, wide-ranging panorama taking in the Langdale Pikes, Great Langdale, the Coniston Fells, and the Grasmere basin.

Trip Reports

Silver How & Loughrigg Fell26/05/2014

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