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Bowscale Fell

Downs, Moorland in Cumberland Eden

England

Bowscale Fell

Path to Bowscale Fell From just north of its high point, the path along the edge of Bannerdale Crags heads NNW and curves round northwards to ascend Bowscale Fell (the slightly frosted round summit right of centre) with a branch right heading down into the valley of the River Glenderamackin to reach Mungrisdale.
Path to Bowscale Fell Credit: Andy Waddington

Bowscale Fell is a prominent and picturesque fell located in the historic county of Cumberland, England. It is situated in the northern part of the Lake District National Park, near the village of Mungrisdale. Rising to an elevation of 702 meters (2,303 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Characterized by its wide expanse of open moorland, Bowscale Fell offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its distinctively rounded summit is marked by a cairn, providing a perfect vantage point to appreciate the natural beauty of the region. On a clear day, one can see the nearby Skiddaw and Blencathra fells, as well as the vast expanse of the Eden Valley to the east.

The ascent to Bowscale Fell is relatively straightforward, with several well-marked paths leading to the summit. One of the most popular routes starts from Mungrisdale and follows a gradual incline along the fell's western slopes. The terrain is a mix of grassy slopes, heather-covered moorland, and rocky outcrops, providing a diverse and rewarding hiking experience.

The fell is also known for its rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and mining activities scattered throughout the area. The nearby disused Bowscale lead mine, which was operational until the late 19th century, adds an intriguing historical dimension to the landscape.

Overall, Bowscale Fell offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, challenging terrain, and historical significance, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic Lake District experience.

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Path to Bowscale Fell From just north of its high point, the path along the edge of Bannerdale Crags heads NNW and curves round northwards to ascend Bowscale Fell (the slightly frosted round summit right of centre) with a branch right heading down into the valley of the River Glenderamackin to reach Mungrisdale.
Path to Bowscale Fell
From just north of its high point, the path along the edge of Bannerdale Crags heads NNW and curves round northwards to ascend Bowscale Fell (the slightly frosted round summit right of centre) with a branch right heading down into the valley of the River Glenderamackin to reach Mungrisdale.
Frosty sedges on Bowscale Fell The path up Bowscale Fell was quite icy and surrounded by somewhat taller vegetation than we'd crossed further south on Bannerdale Crags. There was very little in the way of fallen snow, but all the sedges were heavy with frost making the fell look white and snowy from a distance, as does the Skiddaw massif, seven kilometres to the west.
Frosty sedges on Bowscale Fell
The path up Bowscale Fell was quite icy and surrounded by somewhat taller vegetation than we'd crossed further south on Bannerdale Crags. There was very little in the way of fallen snow, but all the sedges were heavy with frost making the fell look white and snowy from a distance, as does the Skiddaw massif, seven kilometres to the west.
Summit shelter From the small summit shelter on Bowscale Fell, a path leads nrthwards to a junction by the pile of stones, with descents down the NNW and ENE ridges towards the valley of the Caldew. To the right of the photo, a path heads just south of east along the Tongue, to end in a steep descent to Mungrisdale. Behind the photographer is our approach path to this point, coming from Bannerdale Crags (or, more distantly, Mungrisdale Common and Blencathra).
Summit shelter
From the small summit shelter on Bowscale Fell, a path leads nrthwards to a junction by the pile of stones, with descents down the NNW and ENE ridges towards the valley of the Caldew. To the right of the photo, a path heads just south of east along the Tongue, to end in a steep descent to Mungrisdale. Behind the photographer is our approach path to this point, coming from Bannerdale Crags (or, more distantly, Mungrisdale Common and Blencathra).
Bowscale Fell's NNW ridge The rather level summit plateau of Bowscale Fell ends abruptly at steep ground dropping to Bowscale Tarn 180m below in a NE-facing coire. Looking across the corrie, the NNW ridge can be seen, with a network of paths on its lower slopes.
Bowscale Fell's NNW ridge
The rather level summit plateau of Bowscale Fell ends abruptly at steep ground dropping to Bowscale Tarn 180m below in a NE-facing coire. Looking across the corrie, the NNW ridge can be seen, with a network of paths on its lower slopes.
Descending the ENE ridge of Bowscale Fell A ridge heads ENE then east from Bowscale Fell, dropping gently over a couple of small rises before a very steep descent to Mungrisdale. Ahead, there is no more high ground until the Pennines, the low and wide Vale of Eden being separated from these fells by the Carrock End Fault and on the far side from the Alston Block, by various branches of the Pennine Fault.
Descending the ENE ridge of Bowscale Fell
A ridge heads ENE then east from Bowscale Fell, dropping gently over a couple of small rises before a very steep descent to Mungrisdale. Ahead, there is no more high ground until the Pennines, the low and wide Vale of Eden being separated from these fells by the Carrock End Fault and on the far side from the Alston Block, by various branches of the Pennine Fault.
The end of the ridge A ridge heads ENE then east from Bowscale Fell, dropping gently over a couple of small rises before a very steep descent to Mungrisdale just beyond the cairn. Ahead, there is no more high ground until the Pennines, the low and wide Vale of Eden being separated from these fells by the Carrock End Fault and on the far side from the Alston Block, by various branches of the Pennine Fault.
The end of the ridge
A ridge heads ENE then east from Bowscale Fell, dropping gently over a couple of small rises before a very steep descent to Mungrisdale just beyond the cairn. Ahead, there is no more high ground until the Pennines, the low and wide Vale of Eden being separated from these fells by the Carrock End Fault and on the far side from the Alston Block, by various branches of the Pennine Fault.
Starting to get steep The east ridge of Bowscale Fell, drops gently over a couple of small rises before starting an increasingly steep descent to Mungrisdale, curving round to the right of the photo. Ahead, there is no more high ground until the Pennines, the low and wide Vale of Eden being separated from these fells by the Carrock End Fault and on the far side from the Alston Block, by various branches of the Pennine Fault.
Starting to get steep
The east ridge of Bowscale Fell, drops gently over a couple of small rises before starting an increasingly steep descent to Mungrisdale, curving round to the right of the photo. Ahead, there is no more high ground until the Pennines, the low and wide Vale of Eden being separated from these fells by the Carrock End Fault and on the far side from the Alston Block, by various branches of the Pennine Fault.
View into Bannerdale
View into Bannerdale
The path to Mungrisdale. The rain returns.
The path to Mungrisdale.
The rain returns.
In Mosedale Quiet valley between Bowscale and Carrock Fells
In Mosedale
Quiet valley between Bowscale and Carrock Fells
Wet Swine Gill Crossing the small gill before it enters the River Caldew on the Cumbria Way path.
Wet Swine Gill
Crossing the small gill before it enters the River Caldew on the Cumbria Way path.
The Tongue One of the eastern ridges of Bowscale Fell approached from Mungrisdale
The Tongue
One of the eastern ridges of Bowscale Fell approached from Mungrisdale
On The Tongue Attractive Crags on the ascent of The Tongue
On The Tongue
Attractive Crags on the ascent of The Tongue
On The Tongue A rather steep short cut onto the ridge via the crags and Rowans of the tongue
On The Tongue
A rather steep short cut onto the ridge via the crags and Rowans of the tongue
The Tongue Emerging onto grassy south east ridge of Bowscale Fell after a steep climb up The Tongue
The Tongue
Emerging onto grassy south east ridge of Bowscale Fell after a steep climb up The Tongue
On The Tongue Looking towards Bannerdale Crags from the cairn which marks the summit of The Tongue
On The Tongue
Looking towards Bannerdale Crags from the cairn which marks the summit of The Tongue
Sheep in Mosedale Swaledale sheep beside the bridleway to Bowscale Tarn. The grass in the fields at Swineside has been cut and baled.
Sheep in Mosedale
Swaledale sheep beside the bridleway to Bowscale Tarn. The grass in the fields at Swineside has been cut and baled.
Tarn Crags and Bowscale Tarn Cloud shadow darkens the headwall of the corrie, a classic glacial feature in the relatively smooth Skiddaw slate of the northern Lakeland fells.
Tarn Crags and Bowscale Tarn
Cloud shadow darkens the headwall of the corrie, a classic glacial feature in the relatively smooth Skiddaw slate of the northern Lakeland fells.
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Bowscale Fell is located at Grid Ref: NY3331 (Lat: 54.671742, Lng: -3.0293447)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Ele: 671
Natural: peak
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