Ashstead Fell West Top

Situated above the quiet Westmorland Borrowdale near Kendal, this grassy outlier offers a tranquil alternative to the busier hubs. Part of the Far Eastern Fells, it is classified as a Synge. The terrain is largely pathless turf and rock, providing clear views across the A6 towards the Whinfell Beacon ridge.

• •The name Ashstead likely stems from the Old English 'æsc' and 'stede', meaning the place of ash trees, though the summit is now largely open grazing land.
• •As a Synge, this summit earned its place in hillwalking lore through Tim Synge’s 1995 guide, which identifies Lakeland tops with at least 15 metres of re-ascent.
• •The fell sits within the 'Westmorland Borrowdale', a valley often overlooked by visitors heading to the more famous Borrowdale near Keswick.
• •High points to the north, including Harter Fell and the Longsleddale fells, provide a rugged backdrop to the otherwise soft, rolling character of this landscape.
• •It provides an excellent vantage point for watching traffic struggle up the A6 at Huck's Brow, a view that is significantly more relaxing when you aren't the one stuck behind a tractor.