Sourfoot Fell

Sourfoot Fell is the lower, western shoulder of Low Fell, frequently visited for its superior views over Crummock Water. While technically a subsidiary top, this grassy outcrop provides a more dramatic perspective of the Buttermere valley and the scree-covered slopes of Melbreak than the main summit itself.

• •Sourfoot Fell is a Birkett hill standing at 411 metres, forming a prominent shoulder on the western ridge of the Low Fell massif.
• •The fell is composed of Skiddaw Slate, resulting in the smooth, rounded profile and fertile grazing land that characterizes the Loweswater area.
• •The name 'Sourfoot' is thought to originate from the Old Norse 'sūrr', referring to the damp, acidic 'sour' marshland historically found at the base of the fell.
• •Though lower than the main summit of Low Fell, this spot is widely considered the best viewpoint in the Western Fells for capturing the classic vista down the length of Crummock Water.
• •Despite the name, you aren't strictly guaranteed soggy boots on the climb, though the local sheep seem to have a talent for turning the easiest paths into muddy slip-and-slides.