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North West England

Catbells Summit – View of Derwent Water loop from Stair

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Catbells Summit – View of Derwent Water loop from Stair

Moderate

4.8

(182)

2,066

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Catbells Summit – View of Derwent Water loop from Stair

02:05

5.66km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

306 m

View of Derwentwater

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favourite places to visit in all weather can get here by walking, driving if parking is available and by steamer

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2

674 m

Skelgill Bank

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great little walk starting off with a zig zag path

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3

975 m

Skelgill Bank

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After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are …

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4

1.76 km

View of Derwentwater from Cat Bells

Highlight • Lake

5

1.77 km

Catbells Summit

Highlight • Summit

The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high …

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2.42 km

Hause Gate

Mountain Pass

7

2.84 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can indeed see Derwent

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8

3.29 km

Gravel Climb to Derwentwater View

Highlight • Lake

easy well graded surface, do it during quieter hours though as very popular

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9

3.95 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

We did the hike during winter - going up was a little bit difficult due to iced paths, but doable in good hiking shoes.the views are amazing!

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5.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

938 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.26 km

598 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

19°C

14°C

59 %

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