The mighty Grasmoor

Grasmoor

Height852m (2,795ft)

Prominence519m (1,703ft)

RegionNorth Western Fells

Climbed4 Times

Grasmoor stands as the undisputed highest summit of the North Western Fells and is immediately distinguished by its vast, sheer western face—a dramatic drop of dark crags that plunges directly down toward the waters of Crummock Water. While its eastern approaches offer more gradual slopes, its northern flank hosts the deeply impressive, hollowed-out amphitheatres of Dove Crags. Much like its near neighbor Grisedale Pike, historical records suggest the mountain takes its unique title from the wild boar that once roamed its broad slopes centuries ago.

“The culminating point of the North Western Fells occurs overlooking Crummock Water, where the massive bulk of Grasmoor towers above the threshold of the Buttermere valley, showing its full height to great advantage from the shores of the lake” — Wainwright 1957, Book Two

In stark contrast to its vertical flank profiles, gaining the main crest reveals a massive, wide, and strikingly flat plateau underfoot. Navigating this high tableland can feel disorienting in thick mountain mist, but the expansive space makes it a classic high-altitude landmark. Perched near the true high point is an immense stone shelter system, providing a highly welcome, robust windbreak for hikers looking to catch their breath and escape the typical Lake District elements before beginning an descent toward Whiteless Pike or Coledale Pass.