Green Hill - Gowbarrow Park

About Green Hill - Gowbarrow Park

More than just the hill above Aira Force, Green Hill is the true summit of Gowbarrow Fell. It's a lovely, sprawling walk through an old deer park, offering fantastic views over Ullswater without a seriously strenuous climb.

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• •The walk up to Green Hill is almost inseparable from the famous Aira Force waterfall on its eastern flank. This spectacular 65-foot cascade is one of the most visited spots in the Lakes, so expect company on the lower paths before finding peace on the summit.
• •You're walking through a piece of history, as Gowbarrow Park was once a medieval hunting ground for the lords of Greystoke. The whole area was enclosed to keep deer in for the hunt, and you can still find a sense of that wild past amongst the scattered woodlands.
• •This fell holds a special place in conservation history. The National Trust's purchase of 750 acres of Gowbarrow Park in 1906 was one of its first major acquisitions in the Lake District, helping to secure public access for future generations.
• •It was while walking along the Ullswater shore below Gowbarrow that William and Dorothy Wordsworth saw the 'host of golden daffodils'. This very sight inspired one of the most famous poems in the English language, so keep an eye out for them in spring!
• •Don't expect a dramatic, rocky peak. The summit of Green Hill is a gentle, grassy affair marked by a simple Ordnance Survey trig point, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed flask of tea with grandstand views of the lake.