Loadpot Hill | Wainwright's Far Eastern Fells
Loadpot Hill in the Far Eastern Fells stands at 672 metres high. The Far Eastern Fells encompasses Alfred Wainwright’s second book with 35 fells to walk in this area. Wainwright remarked that although Loadpot Hill did not offer exceptional views, it did offer a home to much wildlife. Obviously, Loadpot Hill is home to roaming sheep as is the norm in this area, but more interesting is the amount of birdlife. There is a Trig point at the top of Loadpot Hill to mark the summit. Lots of people combine a walk to Loadpot Hill with nearby Wether Hill, , Bonscale Pike and Arthur’s Pike, for views over Ullswater.
Loadpot Hill Information
Loadpot Hill, a lesser-visited summit in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District, rises to 672 meters and offers expansive, often wind-swept views across Ullswater, Martindale, and the surrounding fells. The views from Loadpot Hill itself do not compare to some of the other Wainwrights in this section of Lakeland, however walkers can combine a walk to Loadpot Hill with many more interesting fells in this region. Loadpot Hills broad, grassy summit and gently sloping flanks make it an accessible walk from Howtown, Pooley Bridge, or the Martindale valley, with straightforward paths that suit hikers looking for quieter routes away from the busier central Lakeland peaks. The hill is rich in history and traces of old boundary walls and ancient cairns can be found along the ridgeline. The varied terrain supports upland pasture and moorland birds, making it a rewarding outing for both landscape photographers and birdwatchers. Weather can change quickly, so good navigation skills are useful despite the clear routes, and combining Loadpot Hill with nearby High Raise or Brock Crags creates a satisfying day of ridge walking with minimal technical difficulty.
HEIGHT IN METRES 672m
HEIGHT IN FEET 2205ft
RANGE Far Eastern Fells
GRID REFERENCE NY 456 174
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