Little Birkhouse Hill

About Little Birkhouse Hill

Little Birkhouse Hill is a quiet little rise in the Far Eastern Fells, topping out at 400 metres near the charming village of Bampton. If you are looking for a gentle stretch of the legs away from the hustle of the main tourist routes, this minor summit is a perfect, tranquil diversion.

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• •This fell is a relatively modest summit, standing at just 400 metres (1,312 feet) tall, which means you can tackle it easily as an independent short walk. It's a great choice for days when the cloud base is low and the higher peaks are completely shrouded in mist and rain.
• •Little Birkhouse Hill sits in the Far Eastern Fells, a region known for its expansive moorlands and quieter valleys, situated conveniently close to the shores of Haweswater reservoir. This placement puts it in one of the wildest corners of the Lake District, far removed from Windermere or Ambleside.
• •The area is dominated by much larger, higher neighbours like Wether Hill and Loadpot Hill, which form the great north-south spine of this particular range. You get an appreciation for the vast scale of the district's main ridges when you stand on a smaller elevation like this one.
• •Its location near Bampton gives you good access to the fell; this village serves as a traditional gateway to the eastern side of the national park. Bampton is a lovely spot to base yourself if you want to explore the less-trampled paths surrounding the Haweswater area.
• •As a smaller, subsidiary fell in this area, you can safely assume the slopes are mainly rough grazing and grass, making for fairly straightforward navigation without the sheer scree associated with central peaks. If you are looking to escape the throngs on Wainwright's famous routes, these minor summits are usually blissfully deserted.