Cat Bells [in the rain] [NW] INDY    Jun 15, 2024 Portinscale, Lingholm, Cat Bells
Distance 10.85 km, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 548 m     Imperial | MetricWainwright Pictorial Guide: The North Western Fells

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.

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 Distance 10.85 km, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 548 m
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