List of fells in the Lake District facts for kids
The Lake District in England is famous for its beautiful lakes and tall hills, which are often called "fells." These fells are like mountains, but the word "fell" usually means a hill or mountain that is not too steep and has open land on top.
This article lists some of the most important fells, hills, and mountains in the Lake District. People love to hike and explore these amazing natural places!
Famous Fells by Height
The Lake District has many fells, and people often categorize them in different ways. One popular way is by their height. Here are some of the most famous and highest fells, grouped by special categories that hikers use.
Wainwrights
Alfred Wainwright was a famous fell walker and writer. He wrote seven detailed guidebooks about 214 fells in the Lake District. These fells are now known as "Wainwrights." If you climb all of them, it's a big achievement!
Here are some of the highest Wainwrights:
- Scafell Pike, 978 m (3209 ft) - This is the highest mountain in England!
- Scafell, 964 m (3163 ft)
- Helvellyn, 950 m (3117 ft)
- Skiddaw, 931 m (3054 ft)
- Great End, 910 m (2986 ft)
- Bowfell, 902 m (2959 ft)
- Great Gable, 899 m (2949 ft)
- Pillar, 892 m (2927 ft)
- Nethermost Pike, 891 m (2923 ft)
- Catstye Cam, 890 m (2920 ft)
- Esk Pike, 885 m (2904 ft)
- Raise, 883 m (2897 ft)
- Fairfield, 873 m (2864 ft)
- Blencathra, 868 m (2848 ft)
- Skiddaw Little Man, 865 m (2838 ft)
Marilyns
A Marilyn is a hill that stands out from the land around it by at least 150 meters (about 500 feet). This "relative height" means it has a significant drop on all sides, making it feel like a distinct peak, no matter how high it is above sea level.
Some Marilyns in the Lake District include:
- Scafell Pike, 978 m (3209 ft)
- Helvellyn, 950 m (3117 ft)
- Skiddaw, 931 m (3054 ft)
- Great Gable, 899 m (2949 ft)
- Pillar, 892 m (2927 ft)
- Fairfield, 873 m (2864 ft)
- Blencathra, 868 m (2848 ft)
- Grasmoor, 852 m (2795 ft)
- St Sunday Crag, 841 m (2759 ft)
- High Street, 828 m (2717 ft)
- High Stile, 807 m (2648 ft)
- Old Man of Coniston, 803 m (2635 ft)
- Kirk Fell, 802 m (2631 ft)
- Grisedale Pike, 791 m (2595 ft)
- Red Screes, 776 m (2546 ft)
Hewitts
Hewitts are another type of hill classification. To be a Hewitt, a hill must be at least 610 meters (about 2000 feet) above sea level. It also needs to have a "relative height" of at least 30 meters (about 100 feet), meaning it rises distinctly from its surroundings.
Here are some of the Hewitts found in the Lake District:
- Scafell Pike, 978 m (3209 ft)
- Scafell, 964 m (3163 ft)
- Helvellyn, 950 m (3117 ft)
- Ill Crag, 935 m (3068 ft)
- Broad Crag, 934 m (3064 ft)
- Skiddaw, 931 m (3054 ft)
- Great End, 910 m (2986 ft)
- Bowfell, 902 m (2959 ft)
- Great Gable, 899 m (2949 ft)
- Pillar, 892 m (2927 ft)
- Catstye Cam, 890 m (2920 ft)
- Esk Pike, 885 m (2904 ft)
- Raise, 883 m (2897 ft)
- Fairfield, 873 m (2864 ft)
- Blencathra, 868 m (2848 ft)
Groups of Mountains
Some fells in the Lake District are part of larger groups or ranges. These groups often share similar features or are connected by high ridges, making them popular for longer hikes.
See also
