Low Fell

Low Fell is the definitive viewpoint of the Western Fells. While the climb from Thackthwaite is a straightforward grassy stroll, the southern edge drops away abruptly to reveal an iconic, perfectly framed vista looking straight down Crummock Water toward the high peaks of Buttermere.

• •The fell is composed of Skiddaw Slates, which creates a much smoother, grassier profile than the rugged, craggy volcanic rocks found in the central Lake District.
• •Its name is rooted in the Old Norse word 'lágr', simply meaning low, which describes its modest elevation compared to the surrounding giants like Grasmoor.
• •The primary ascent from Thackthwaite follows a historic peat-track, which was originally carved out by local farmers who harvested the fellside turf for winter fuel.
• •Low Fell serves as a dramatic natural boundary, separating the pastoral Lorton Valley from the more secluded and rugged Loweswater basin.
• •It is the site of a classic 'summit fraud'; most hikers ignore the actual highest point in favour of the lower southern cairn, purely because the real summit is a bit of a grassy anti-climax for your sandwich break.