Cat Bells the iconic fell. Indy climbs it again in poor weather.

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Cat Bells [in the rain] [NW]

INDY Jun 15, 2024 Portinscale, Lingholm, Cat Bells
6.74 miles, 3.48 h, Ascent 1,798 ft Imperial | MetricWainwright Pictorial Guide: The North Western Fells

INDY SAYS: I'm used to Cat Bells now, but I'm still careful on the rocky sections. No water on the fell.

Every visit to Cat Bells is different. This time the weather is poor, but there are interesting views in the changing light and the summit is clear of other hikers (a rare occurrence)

Start point, map and route information at bottom of page

Normally I won't set off in the rain, but this is our last day so we have to make an effort. After waiting in vain for a couple of hours, we set off under drizzle.

Cat Bells [in the rain] Jun 15, 2024 - Image 2

Cat Bells ahead, under low cloud

Cat Bells [in the rain] Jun 15, 2024 - Image 3

As ever, nice views of Derwent Water and Keswick

Cat Bells [in the rain] Jun 15, 2024 - Image 4

Pools of water at the summit, Bassenthwaite in the distance

Cat Bells [in the rain] Jun 15, 2024 - Image 1

A last chance to soak in the atmosphere before a long drive home

Start:
1) Walk from Keswick or Portinscale, through Lingholm woods
2) "Honister rambler" bus from Keswick or Portinscale. Alight at "Cat Bells Cattle Grid"
3) Take the Keswick Launch to Hawes End Landing Stage
4) Park at Lingholm. Otherwise very limited car parking at Gutherscale and along the side of Cat Bells
Route:
Portinscale, Lingholm, Cat Bells 6.74 miles, 3.48 h, Ascent 1,798 ft
Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless mentioned otherwise.
Km, hike time and metres of ascent as supplied by OS. Planned route

Route Map and Details

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