Wether Hill | Wainwright's Far Eastern Fells

Wether Hill in the Far Eastern Fells stands at 674 metres high. Described by Wainwright as “Quite without Interest”. Fortunately the walk up to Wether Hill is well worth it for the views of Beda Fell and the Martindale Horseshoe, even it the summit itself is quite dull. Easily accessed from Martindale check out Wether Hill walking routes below. Wether Hill is a Wainwright and is found in Book Two - The Far Eastern Fells. Lots of people combine a walk to Wether Hill with nearby Loadpot Pill, Bonscale Pike and Arthur’s Pike, for views over Ullswater.

There is no feature that specifically marks the highest point on Wether Hill although a small Cairn can be found between Wether Hill and Loadpot Hill.

Wether Hill Information

Wether Hill, in the Far Eastern Fells, is a broad, grassy summit that offers an unexpectedly peaceful contrast to the busier Lakeland peaks; its gentle slopes and open ridges make for easy walking and expansive views over Ullswater to the north and the Helvellyn range to the west. The summit plateau is marked by a modest cairn and, on clearer days, the panorama includes the patchwork of fields and the meandering ribbon of the lake below, while to the east the terrain drops toward Martindale and the quieter valleys beyond. Wether Hill forms a natural high point on several popular routes, often combined with Loadpot Hill or Gowbarrow Fell making it ideal for anyone seeking a less strenuous walk that still delivers classic Lake District scenery.

HEIGHT IN METRES 674m

HEIGHT IN FEET 2211ft

RANGE Far Eastern Fells

GRID REFERENCE NY 454163