Blake Fell

Blake Fell is the highest point of the Loweswater Fells, typically climbed via a steady ascent from Cogra Moss. The broad summit features a substantial stone shelter and offers clear, expansive views across the Solway Firth and toward the more rugged Ennerdale peaks.

• •At 573 metres, Blake Fell is the highest point in the Loweswater Fells and is classified as both a Wainwright and a Marilyn due to its 160-metre prominence.
• •The western slopes near Sharp Knott show evidence of the area's industrial history, where lead and barite were once extracted from the Knockmurton mines during the 19th century.
• •The name 'Blake' is derived from the Old Norse 'blár' or Middle English 'blake', which translates to 'dark' or 'bare', likely referring to its appearance when covered in heather.
• •The fell overlooks Cogra Moss, an artificial reservoir constructed in 1880 to provide water for the Lamplugh area, though it has since been decommissioned and repurposed for trout fishing.
• •Because it stands as a sentinel on the western edge of the Lake District, the summit serves as a giant wind-catcher for Atlantic gales; the stone windbreak is a vital piece of architecture if you intend to keep your hat and your dignity.