Great Mell Fell
DATE 18.06.2023 | DISTANCE APPROX 3.2KM | HIGHEST POINT 537M
Posted by Matt | Filed under LAKE DISTRICT
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Parking was limited for this start point. maybe 4 cars parked sensibly. The path from the road was pretty straight forward though. Note: Ignore the first gate on the right
this is the one you want for this route
following the narrow track up. It's a short climb up this peak but it's still a slog on a muggy morning.
view to the south west
Looking back
The Dodd's and the heavenly range in the back
pushing on
pretty views. It's rare to still be amongst the tress when approaching a summit.
summit of great Mell fell. blencathra range in the distance
Clough head and the dodd's
big summit
gorgeous morning
descending. a very quick hike before heading home.
slanting trees from the predominantly south westerly winds.
little mell fell
last beautiful view at height before heading back home.