Loweswater round up Blake Fell: route map, distance and time
573 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY110196
Blake Fell is the highest of the Loweswater Fells on the western edge of the Lake District, a grassy summit with wide views to the coast.
You climb through the edge of the forestry onto Burnbank Fell and follow the grassy ridge south to Blake Fell.
Loweswater round at a glance
| Distance | 5.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 492 m |
| Time up | 1h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Loweswater (Maggie's Bridge car park) |
| Start grid reference | NY 131 201 |
| Summit grid reference | NY110196 |
Loweswater round map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Loweswater round takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 30m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:06. Start by 14:16 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:52, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:14 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Blake Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Blake Fell right now. The main Blake Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Blake Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Blake Fell
Blake Fell is the highest of the Loweswater Fells on the western edge of the Lake District, a grassy summit with wide views to the coast. More about Blake Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Gavel Fell (524 m), 1.3 km south-east
- Burnbank Fell (475 m), 1.3 km north
- Hen Comb (506 m), 2.7 km south-east
Challenges that include Blake Fell
More walks from Loweswater
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Loweswater via High Nook Tarn up Gavel Fell
- Loweswater via Floutern Tarn up Great Borne
- Loweswater via Mosedale up Hen Comb
- Loweswater via the north end up Mellbreak
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 131 201, the summit at NY110196), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Loweswater round: questions and answers
How far is the Loweswater round?
The Loweswater round is 5.1 km one way to the summit of Blake Fell, with 492 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.2 km.
How long does the Loweswater round take?
About 1h 50m to the summit of Blake Fell and 2h 50m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 3h 30m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Loweswater round?
The Loweswater round starts from Loweswater (Maggie's Bridge car park). The grid reference is NY 131 201.
Is the Loweswater round suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start the Loweswater round today?
By 14:16 at the latest. Sunset on Blake Fell today is 18:06, The Loweswater round takes about 2h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Loweswater round?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).