Walk
Cat Bells
Keswick, North West England
A small fell with a big payoff: short, steep, and views over Derwentwater.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
Cat Bells is a small fell above the western shore of Derwentwater, popular because it is short and gives a huge view. The last stretch is a scramble over rock, so take care. Park at Hawse End or take the launch from Keswick and walk up.
Good to know
- Take the Keswick launch to Hawse End
- Wear proper shoes, the summit is a scramble
- Best time
- Sunrise or early morning
- Getting there
- Small roadside car parks, can be full early on sunny days
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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