Bleaberry Fell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bleaberry Fell |
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Bleaberry Fell seen from Hause Gate on the opposite side of Derwent Water
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 590 m (1,940 ft) |
| Prominence | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Parent peak | High Seat |
| Listing | Wainwright |
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 Bleaberry Fell
Location in Lake District
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| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, Central Fells |
| OS grid | NY285195 |
| Topo map | OS Explorer OL4 |
Bleaberry Fell is a beautiful mountain, also called a "fell," located in the amazing Lake District in Cumbria, England. It stands 590 meters (about 1,936 feet) tall. This fell sits between two valleys, Borrowdale and Thirlmere, and you can hike up it from either side. Walla Crag, a popular viewpoint, is actually a lower part of Bleaberry Fell.
Where is Bleaberry Fell?
Bleaberry Fell is in the middle of the Lake District National Park. It's about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south of the town of Keswick. This fell is the most northern part of a long line of hills. This line of hills separates the valleys where Derwent Water and Thirlmere lakes are found. The top of Bleaberry Fell is mostly dry and covered in heather plants. From here, you get amazing views all around! On its eastern side, you can see rocky cliffs like Iron Crag and Goat Crags. These cliffs drop down towards the Thirlmere valley.
How to Climb Bleaberry Fell
Most people start their hike to Bleaberry Fell from a car park in Great Wood in Borrowdale.
- First, you usually climb up to Walla Crag by following a path called Cat Gill.
- From Walla Crag, you continue walking south-east for about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) to reach Bleaberry Fell. You can usually see it clearly from Walla Crag.
You can also start your hike from Keswick. This round trip is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) long, and it also goes past Walla Crag. Even though Walla Crag is part of Bleaberry Fell, many Lake District guidebooks treat it as a separate climb because of its fantastic views and how popular it is.
Another way to start your climb is from a small village called Dale Bottom. This village is on the main road between Keswick and Ambleside. If you're feeling adventurous, you can continue hiking south from Bleaberry Fell along the ridge. This path will take you to other fells like High Seat and High Tove. However, this part of the ridge can be very wet and boggy!
What's at the Top?
The very top of Bleaberry Fell is covered in beautiful heather plants. You'll also find several stone piles, called cairns, marking the summit. Because Bleaberry Fell is right in the middle of the Lake District, you get an amazing view in every direction. You can see all the main groups of fells from here. If you move towards the cairn on the north-west side, you can even see Derwent Water lake sparkling below!
