Cat Bells from Swinside
A 451 m Wainwright in the central and western Lake District, climbed from Swinside.
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 300 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 451 m
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About this walk
Cat Bells from Swinside is an easy 2.3 km out-and-back walk with 300 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Swinside (grid reference NY 242 208). It climbs Cat Bells (451 m), a Wainwright.
Cat Bells reaches 451 m (1,480 ft) in the central and western Lake District, and it's one of the 214 fells in Wainwright's Pictorial Guides.
From Swinside, paths lead most of the way to the top.
Route
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1
The approach
From Swinside, follow the path towards Cat Bells.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Cat Bells.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
451 m
Other routes up Cat Bells
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cat Bells from Swinside take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 2.3 km route, which has 300 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Swinside (grid reference NY 242 208). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Cat Bells (451 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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