Blake Fell
573m (1881ft)
The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
The summit of Blake Fell is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 6.5mls (10.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,025ft (617m) |
| Time: | 4½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Loweswater - High Nook Farm - Highnook Beck - Holme Wood - Burnbank Fell - Sharp Knott - Blake Fell - Fothergill Head - Gavel Fell - Black Crag (Gavel Fell) - Highnook Beck - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater)
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.5mls (13.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,540ft (774m) |
| Time: | 6 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Loweswater - High Nook Farm - Highnook Beck - Holme Wood - Holme Beck - Burnbank Fell - Sharp Knott - Blake Fell - Fothergill Head - Gavel Fell - Grain Gill - Whiteoak Moss - Hen Comb - Little Dodd (Loweswater Fell) - Mosedale (Loweswater) - Mosedale Beck (Loweswater) - Loweswater Village - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater)
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 9.5ml (15km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,666ft (1,117m) |
| Time: | 7.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Loweswater - High Nook Farm - Highnook Beck - Holme Wood - Holme Beck - Burnbank Fell - Sharp Knott - Blake Fell - Fothergill Head - Gavel Fell - Grain Gill - Whiteoak Moss - Hen Comb - Thrang Crags - Mosedale (Loweswater) - Mosedale Beck (Loweswater) - Mellbreak - Mellbreak (North Top) - White Crag - Loweswater Village - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater)
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Blake Fell
Tim Winn walked up Blake Fell on October 25th, 2024 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] Barry, Paul and Roger [weather] Dry.
David Higginbottom climbed Blake Fell on October 9th, 2024 [from/via/route] From oxen fell [with] Carolyn [weather] Ok cloudy - Nice walk
Geoff Hand bagged Blake Fell on September 17th, 2024 [from/via/route] Walk C212 Burnbank fell, Blake fell, Gavel fell, Hen Comb & Mellbreak from Loweswater. What a lovely area, although quite wet. Route finding early on was difficult but once on Burnbank it was quite straight forward. Weather was superb, blue sky all day. Loweswater is lovely. [with] Tess, my Jack Russell [weather] Lovely blue sky all day & warm! - Finding the way up Burnbank was difficult as there didn't appear to be any paths, but after that it was plain sailing. Great climb down Mell break!
Caroline Winter hiked Blake Fell on August 16th, 2024 [from/via/route] Fell dyke CP, Cogra Moss reservoir, Blake fell [with] Solo [weather] Warm, breezy in tops, excellent views over fells & Scottish Borders - Stunning scenery & easy walking along the fence line. Nice shelter to rest. Steep walk up from reservoir had stunning colours of greens & purple from the trees & heather
Christine Shepherd summited Blake Fell on May 30th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Maggie's Bridge using walk c212 Climbed again using walk 413 on 14.10.21 Climbed for a third time on 3.3.24 from Maggies Bridge via High Nook Tarn. [with] On my own [weather] Hot & sunny - This was part of a very quiet walk near the start of four days of serious peak bagging while staying in Keswick. The walk up to this fell via High Nook Tarn & Fothergill Head was a lovely route. Went on to Gavel & back down via a path at the other side of the Tarn.
Richard Marchant conquered Blake Fell on May 28th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parking the car at Peter House Farm & then followed the Cumbria Way up past Whitewater Dash Water Falls to Black Nettle Hause. From here I went right up Birkett Edge to Bakestall then back to Black Nettle Hause & up the other side following Dry Gill to Little Calva then traversed around to Great Calva keeping to the ridge. Had a rest here then basically followed my route back to the car. [with] On my Own [weather] Dry Day & a bit overcast in the morning although it did become sunny & clear in the afternoon.
Paul Macey scaled Blake Fell on July 25th, 2022 [with] Luke [weather] Low cloud
John Tippins walked up Blake Fell on July 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Loweswater [with] Alone [weather] Overcast most of the day & very windy on top, but dry. Sunny late afternoon.
Richard Fulcher climbed Blake Fell on April 20th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in Maggies Bridge car park near Loweswater. Walked up through High Nook Farm & around the top of Holme Wood & then ascended up to Burnbank Fell. Continued on to Blake Fell, Gavel Fell & finally Hen Comb. Returned down Loweswater Fell to the hotel in Loweswater for a pint & a lager in the sun! [with] Jen [weather] A perfect day for walking - sunshine, light winds & some cloud in the afternoon. - Good packed lunch with chocolate biscuits & cake!
Pete George bagged Blake Fell on August 28th, 2021 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Roco [weather] Sunny
Michael Austin hiked Blake Fell on October 13th, 2020 [from/via/route] C212
Darren Wilson summited Blake Fell on June 2nd, 2021 [from/via/route] Fellbarrow, Low Fell, Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell & Blake Fell [with] Lone [weather] Sunny dry beautiful day out
Michael Nolan conquered Blake Fell on May 11th, 2021 [from/via/route] Maggies bridge [with] Morag the lurcher [weather] lovely morning awful afternoon just down in time
Claire Murray scaled Blake Fell on March 7th, 2021 [from/via/route] Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell, Gavel Fell, Hen Comb & Mellbeck from Loweswater [with] Vitor [weather] Lovely! - Lovely walk over peaty ground, would be very boggy in the rain
Chris Sheard walked up Blake Fell on October 25th, 2020 [from/via/route] Across from Burnbank [with] Jamie [weather] Winds developing past 30mph gusts feeling cold on body - Passed a lady who was 77, what grit! Tricy having a pee, turbulence
Christina Lander climbed Blake Fell on October 18th, 2020 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge, Loweswater - Mosedale Beck - Hen Comb - Gavel Fell - Blake Fell - Burnbank Fell - Holme Wood - Maggie's Bridge [with] Dick [weather] Bright start, then in the clouds on Hen Combe. Then bright with good visibility for the rest of the walk - Very boggy, might not do this exact walk again!
Nick Dobson bagged Blake Fell on March 9th, 2019 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge through High Nook farm & round Carling Knott & over Burnbank Fell [with] Margaret and Ralph [weather] clear & sunny but still cold. - Second one of 2019, with intention to then complete Gavel Fell, Hen Comb & Melbreak. However heavy black clouds moving towards us from Gavel Fell made our minds up to leave for another day
Dave Eyes hiked Blake Fell on June 12th, 2018 [from/via/route] Walked a circuit of Burnbank fell, Blake fell, Gavel Fell , Hen Comb & Little Dodd. Down to Loweswater for a beer & then back along the banks of Loweswater to the car. [with] Christine Eyes [weather] Lovely sunny day - brilliant views. Ended with a beer in the pub at Loweswater
Richard Marshall summited Blake Fell on March 24th, 2019 [from/via/route] C212 [with] Bo [weather] Cloudy/sunny. Very Windy at times.
Andrew Johnson conquered Blake Fell on January 9th, 2019 [from/via/route] Maggie's bridge [with] Tim and Ted [weather] Blue skies, chilly
Phillip Bulley scaled Blake Fell on July 12th, 2018 [from/via/route] Via Gavel Fell. [with] Ruby. [weather] Sunny & hot
Simon Myerscough walked up Blake Fell on May 4th, 2008 [from/via/route] C212 [with] Martin [weather] Sunny at times
John Almond climbed Blake Fell on September 2nd, 2017 [from/via/route] go4awalk c212 from Maggie's Bridge, Loweswater - Burnbank Fell - BLAKE FELL - Gavel Fell - Hen Comb - Mellbreak, south & north tops - Wainwright 112 [with] Solo [weather] Good. - Slow descent of Hen Comb & rough crossing of Mosedale, before climbing on to south flank of Mellbreak - no path & not recommended! Didn't descend White Crag - retraced path from Mellbreak north top, then traversed down a path to Mosedale, joining a good level path back to Loweswater.
John Walter bagged Blake Fell on April 15th, 2017 [from/via/route] .
Mark Davidson hiked Blake Fell on April 20th, 2004 [with] Mike [weather] Clear with high cloud - Bagged again on 12th June, 2007 with Theresa from Cogra Moss
Craig Steeland summited Blake Fell on October 19th, 2016 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] on my own [weather] partly cloudy
Adrian Sherriff conquered Blake Fell on September 9th, 2014 [from/via/route] c212
Jon Mapp scaled Blake Fell on July 23rd, 2016 [from/via/route] c212 [with] Suzzanné, Caroline and Robin [weather] Dry but cloudy, & a little windy. - A horrible walk - after Gavel fell there is no clear path to Hen comb just find a way across the bog - not enjoyable at all, the route down from Hen Comb to Mellbreak was none existent & decided to come down from the summit of Mellbreak & not complete the walk down the scree.
Joanne Mcgawley walked up Blake Fell on August 14th, 2015 [with] Rich - 8 miles
David Noble climbed Blake Fell on November 21st, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggies Bridge [with] Chris and Jack [weather] First light snow of the winter wind 26.7mph & -3 degrees C
Victoria Bates bagged Blake Fell on November 11th, 2016 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] Mark [weather] Windy, rainy with low viability
Michael Smyth hiked Blake Fell on October 21st, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggies Bridge [with] Brampton Fell Walkers [weather] Mist & Rain but surprisingly mild - Discussed the relative merits of beetroot & hummus against pork pie & pickle. Pie gets my vote
Anthony Scott summited Blake Fell on August 30th, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] me [weather] Perfect!
Elaine Evans conquered Blake Fell on July 3rd, 2015 [from/via/route] Loweswater to Burnbank Fell, on to Blake Fell & Gavel Fell, descended to complete circular route back to car. [with] Sue [weather] Sunny, dry & hot with an occasional welcome breeze. - Beautiful day, beautiful views, hot walking, insect repellent essential!
Claire Lloyd scaled Blake Fell on April 2nd, 2013 [from/via/route] From Burnbank [with] Family
Harry Meijer walked up Blake Fell on June 29th, 2015 [from/via/route] custom walk [with] The Lake District Walker
Christine Knowles climbed Blake Fell on May 9th, 2015 [from/via/route] Loweswater via Burnbank Fell [with] Graham [weather] Windy, but fine.
Kevin Parnham bagged Blake Fell on May 12th, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggies bridge,Loweswater [with] Jo [weather] Windy but dry - A pretty tough walk
Tracey Cowell hiked Blake Fell on April 21st, 2015 [from/via/route] Cogra Moss & High Pen [with] solo [weather] Sunny - Read information board regarding forest walk & any danger zones due to falling trees.
Wayne Baxter summited Blake Fell on April 3rd, 2015 [from/via/route] Loweswater - Maggie Bridge, High Nook Farm, Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell, Gavel Fell, High Nook farm, Maggie bridge. [with] Sue, Wendy & Trevor [weather] Low Cloud to start, very wet later
Colin Egan conquered Blake Fell on April 1st, 2014 [from/via/route] Continuation from Gavel Fell [with] My wife Faith
Michael Vaughn scaled Blake Fell on June 19th, 2014 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] alone [weather] partly sunny
Charlie Housley walked up Blake Fell on April 19th, 2014 [from/via/route] Ridge from Gavel Fell. [with] Solo. [weather] Stunning.
Clive Ward climbed Blake Fell on March 4th, 2014 [from/via/route] Parked near Loweswater. See Burnbank Fell for detail. [with] Ian Jackson, Chris Francis.
Gill Watson bagged Blake Fell on April 17th, 2011 [with] G
Darren Mortimer hiked Blake Fell on April 20th, 2013 [from/via/route] walk c212 from Loweswater [with] Dermot Palmer and Graham Panton [weather] Sunny but cold & windy
Dale Verrall summited Blake Fell on March 12th, 2011 [from/via/route] Lowswater - Walk number C212 [with] Amber [weather] Wet wet wet
Simon Smith conquered Blake Fell on June 2nd, 2012 [weather] Warm & sunny.
Carl Murphy scaled Blake Fell on June 9th, 2012 [weather] cold,windy,low cloud
Stephen Byrne, David Hallam, Neil Smith, Patrick Rogozinski, Clare Houlihan, Jenny Godfrey, Melanie Dunn, David Watson, Louis Smith, David Butterfield, Jonathan Tobin, David Shaw, Adrian Roberts, Louise Sandwith, Simon Duerden, Gordon Lee, Phil Clark, Jill Dean, Paul Booth, Linda Mckeogh, Elaine Hamilton, Jeanette Coward, Tracey Cordes, Trevor Williams, Rob Barklamb, Paul Henderson, John Cuthbert, Libby Burns, Patrick Buckland, Stephen Millington, Andy Nicholls, Ray O'hara and John Southward have all walked, climbed & bagged Blake Fell.
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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Blake Fell
Mellbreak, Mellbreak (North Top), Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell and Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green
Gavel Fell (left), Blake Fell, Carling Knott and Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green
Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green
Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Grasmoor (centre) and Mellbreak (mid ground) from Blake Fell
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