Gowbarrow fell walk & Aira Force, Ullswater, Lake District Walks
August 18, 2014

Ullswater on this Gowbarrow fell walk, looking towards Glenridding and the Helvellyn range. This is a lovely walk providing some of the best views of Ullswater, and also including Aira Force.

Ullswater from Green Hill on this Gowbarrow Fell walk, looking towards Glenridding and the Helvellyn range. This is a lovely walk providing some of the best views of Ullswater in my opinion, and also includes the popular Aira Force.

 

Gowbarrow Fell walk from Aira Force Waterfall

Gowbarrow Fell provides some stunning views of Ullswater and is an excellent longer route to do from the car park at Aira Force. If you want to do a walk near Ullswatre and take in some of the best scenery the Lake District has to offer – then this is the route for you!

 

Gowbarrow fell walk overview:

WALK OVERVIEW:

DISTANCE: 4.5 miles
TIME: 2-3 hours
TOTAL ASCENT: 1578ft
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE (Steep in parts)

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Gowbarrow fell walk map route:

Route map of the Gowbarrow fell walk, starting from the car park at Aira Force. This is one of the best Ullswater walks in the Lake District.

Route map of the Gowbarrow fell walk, starting from the car park at Aira Force and going clock-wise to Gowbarrow Fell. For me the best views are to be had on the return when you pass the memorial seat on Green Hill, and head back to Aira force car park. This Ullswater walk is one of the best walks in the Lake District in my humble opinion.

 

Gowbarrow fell walk photos:

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You’ll pass the stunning Aira Force Waterfall near Ullswater on this route

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Gowbarrow Fell gives stunning views all around Ullswater.

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You get some of the best views of Ullswater on this walk in my humble opinion

 
Ullswater on this Gowbarrow fell walk, looking towards Glenridding and the Helvellyn range. This is a lovely walk providing some of the best views of Ullswater, and also including Aira Force.
My personal favourite vantage point is not actually from Gowbarrow Fell summit – but on the return leg below Green Hill just after you pass the memorial seat, looking towards Glenridding and the Helvellyn range.

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