Todd Fell

Tucked away near Kendal, Todd Fell is a lovely little summit often enjoyed as part of a classic ridge walk. It's one of Wainwright's 'Outlying Fells', offering a gentle climb and surprisingly wide-ranging views without the hustle and bustle of the central lakes.

• •This fell isn't one of the famous 214 Wainwrights, but holds its own special place. It features in Alfred Wainwright's companion book, 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland', as part of the enjoyable ridge walk over Grayrigg Forest.
• •Ever wondered about the name? 'Todd' is an old Northern English and Scots dialect word for a fox. So, you're essentially climbing 'Fox Hill', a name that hints at the wildlife that has roamed these slopes for centuries.
• •Being on the far eastern edge of the National Park gives Todd Fell a unique perspective. Instead of just seeing other Lakeland peaks, your reward is a fantastic panorama eastwards across the M6 motorway towards the rolling shapes of the Howgill Fells.
• •The summit itself is a gentle, grassy affair marked by a small cairn. It’s the kind of top where you can comfortably sit with a flask of tea and just soak in the peace, often having the place entirely to yourself.
• •The walk to Todd Fell takes you across a landscape shaped by ancient history. The entire ridge is crisscrossed by old enclosures and dry-stone walls, telling the story of centuries of farming in this border country between Lakeland and the Dales.