Aira Falls & Gowbarrow Fell

Tuesday 9th October 2018

Walking Diary (All Walks) Lakeland Easy Walks Wainwrights Eastern

An easy Lakeland circular walk taking in the spectacular Aira Falls and the summit of Gowbarrow Fell with lovely views of Ullswater along the way.

The information contained in the material on this Website is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice.
Distance: 4.6 miles
Duration: 2:00 hours
Ascent: 1304 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Accompanied By: On my Own
Weather: Dry & Mild

Wainwrights Visited

Gowbarrow Fell

3D outline of route

Parking

Parking at Park Brow, Aira Force. The small NT car park on the road leading to Ullswater on the A5091.

Signposted from the car park

A view of Place Fell as you stroll to the top of the Waterfalls

View from the small bridge at the top of the falls

Its always good to see Red Squirrels in the lakes

Heading away from the falls towards Gowbarrow Fell

Looking back along the path

Approaching the summit

Gowbarrow Fell summit with Ullswater behind

From Left to Right - Hallin Fell, Steel Knotts & Sleet Fell on the other side of Ullswater

Place Fell comes into view as the narrow path traverses back around Gowbarrow Fell.

And back to Aira Falls ...

Impressive - especially after heavy rain