Routes up
Fell Head routes: 4 ways to the top
Classic Ridge WalkHiking · 12km · from Carlingill BridgeModerate
This route follows the classic ridge walk over Fell Head, offering stunning views of the Howgill Fells.
East Ridge AscentHiking · 10km · from Low BorrowdaleModerate
The East Ridge Ascent is a less frequented path that offers a quieter route to the summit with panoramic views.
West Flank ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from LongdaleGrade 1
The West Flank Scramble is a Grade 1 route that provides an exciting ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Carlingill BridgeGrade 3
The South Face Climb is a challenging Grade 3 route requiring technical climbing skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Fell Head today?
Fell Head today (updated 14:33, 27 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 6 mph.
Fell Head weather today
Moderate rain, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Fell Head weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Fell Head weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 6 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Fell Head summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 9°/5° | 0° | 40/50 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 10°/7° | 4° | 22/28 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 8°/3° | 1° | 26/32 | 2% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 10°/5° | 3° | 5/6 | 8% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 8°/1° | -1° | 12/17 | 2% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 11/14 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/1° | -3° | 9/12 | 0% |
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Fell Head 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 7°/1° | -2° | 7/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 12/15 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 20/25 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 14/20 | 14% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 9/14 | 17% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Fell Head each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 640m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Fell Head each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:04, sunset 16:43
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:48.
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About Fell Head
Fell Head is 640 m (2,100 ft) high with 86 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the 32nd highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Bush Howe (0.9 km), Uldale Head (2.0 km) and Hand Lake (2.4 km).
How high is Fell Head?
Fell Head is 640 metres high with 86 metres of prominence.
Where is Fell Head?
Fell Head is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for Fell Head?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Fell Head, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Classic Ridge Walk (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Fell Head today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Fell Head tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Fell Head this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 6 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Fell Head?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
