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Wetherlam
763m (2504ft)


The Southern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


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English Mountain
64th highest in England,
110th in England & Wales

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Wainwright
(No. 56)

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English Nuttall
78th highest in England,
134th in England & Wales

Walk Wetherlam walking UK Mountains in The Southern Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

Wetherlam from Swirl How

Photo: David Hayter


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5 easy-to-follow, circular walks that include Wetherlam

Wetherlam and all 5 walks on a unique Interactive Walk Planning Map (worth a look if you've never seen these superb, free-to-access, walk planing maps)

Download a PDF Peak Bagging Map that includes Wetherlam

Read Walk Reports from fellow hikers who have already climbed Wetherlam

Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Wetherlam



You can walk to the top of Wetherlam by using any of these 5 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c303 Swirl How and Wetherlam from Little Langdale

A quieter alternative to the Coniston crowds.

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8ml (12km)
Ascent:3,042ft (927m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c167 Wetherlam and Swirl How from Low Tilberthwaite

A quiet alternative to the usual honey pots

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.75ml (14km)
Ascent:3,584ft (1,092m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c306 The Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam from Coniston

Superb views of Coniston Water

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:3,664ft (1,117m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c222 Swirl How and Wetherlam from Coniston

The Consiton fells without the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10ml (16km)
Ascent:3,584ft (1,092m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c420 The Coniston Fells from Walna Scar Road, Coniston

Superb high level route

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12.75ml (20.5km)
Ascent:4,191ft (1,277m)
Time:8.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)

See Wetherlam and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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The Southern Fells of The Lake District National Park
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The Whole of The Lake District National Park
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See Wetherlam and the surrounding tops on our downloadable Peak Bagging Maps in PDF format:

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The Southern Fells area of The Lake District National Park

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Walk & bag all 30 Wainwrights in The Southern Fells area of
The Lake District in just 11 easy-to-follow circular walks*

NB: Whether you print off a copy or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers' Maps might prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal.

*This version is marked with the walk routes you need to follow to Walk all 214 Wainwrights in just 59 walks.

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You can find Wetherlam & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps:

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (orange/yellow covers):

OS Explorer OL6 The English Lakes - South Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Maps (pink/magenta covers):

OS Landranger 89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


OS Landranger 90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


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Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Wetherlam Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Wetherlam

Nick Tippins walked up Wetherlam on September 26th, 2025 [from/via/route] c306: The Old Man of Coniston & Wetherlam from Coniston [with] Fran

Sarah Gunn climbed it on July 27th, 2025 [with] Martin Gunn

Chris Faulkner bagged it on August 24th, 2024 [from/via/route] From Coniston via Levers Water & Black Sails [weather] Bright & blustery.

Ian Ashton hiked Wetherlam on July 6th, 2024 [with] Solo - Ì

Callum Wilson summited on January 13th, 2024 [from/via/route] Route c306 [with] Solo [weather] Mixed

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Wetherlam

Wetherlam from Little Langdale

Wetherlam from Little Langdale

Photo: David Wright (75)

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Wetherlam, Swirl How and Little Carrs under a deep blanket of snow from<br>Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco)

Wetherlam, Swirl How and Little Carrs under a deep blanket of snow from
Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco)

Photo: Simon Barnett (58)

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The view west to The Coniston Fells and Wetherlam from near Low Arnside Farm

The view west to The Coniston Fells and Wetherlam from near Low Arnside Farm

Photo: David Wright (163)

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The Langdale Pikes from the summit of Wetherlam

The Langdale Pikes from the summit of Wetherlam

Photo: Ian Gaylard (30)

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Wetherlam with the Langdale Pikes beyond from Iron Keld near Tarn Hows

Wetherlam with the Langdale Pikes beyond from Iron Keld near Tarn Hows

Photo: Andy Malcolm (35)

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*Little Langdale with the Langdale Pikes, Helvellyn and Fairfield beyond from 
        Wetherlam

*Little Langdale with the Langdale Pikes, Helvellyn and Fairfield beyond from Wetherlam

Photo: Wayne Hill (58)

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Fairfield from Hole Rake below Wetherlam

Fairfield from Hole Rake below Wetherlam

Photo: George White (27)

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The Langdale Pikes from Wetherlam Edge

The Langdale Pikes from Wetherlam Edge

Photo: Andy Malcolm (132)

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Jemima en-route up Wetherlam

Jemima en-route up Wetherlam

Photo: Martin Corbett (1)

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The Langdale Pikes with Wetherlam and Swirl How in the distance from Sergeant Man summit

The Langdale Pikes with Wetherlam and Swirl How in the distance from Sergeant Man summit

Photo: Simon Barnett (33)

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. . . see all 45 walk photographs & pictures of views from, on or of Wetherlam


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