The Two Mell Fells

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Overview

Great Mell and Little Mell are a pair of small Fells, located near and to the North of Ullswater, and part of the Eastern Fells. From the parking layby at the Hause the walk comprises ascent and descent of each ‘dome’ with quiet road walking between the two and back to the Hause.

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 533.4m / 1750ft
Type:: circular

The summit of Great Mell Fell is the site of an ancient burial mound. It is also the site of an ex-(out of bounds) firing range now discontinued.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52709 29511
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Penrith Rugby Union Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 42352 23533
Nearest postcode:: CA11 0LS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Lay-by at the Hause between Little Mell and Priests Crag

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