Highlight • Natural Monument
Wetherlam Summit
Hiking
4.8
(94)
Running
5.0
(2)
Large and rambling with intermediate tops and intriguing crags, you’ll find a variety of hiking trails up Wetherlam, each offering its own splendid views. A fell suitable for most hillwalkers, you can easily turn your hike into a large loop walk, taking in two of the mountain’s ridges. Connected to the neighbouring fells by the popular Swirl How, you can even add the Old Man to your day if you’re feeling enthusiastic.
A rocky climb to one of the famous Coniston Fells
Begin your hike from the Duddon valley, Coniston or Yewdale Beck. Alternatively, you can arrive from one of the many other fells on longer walks. During late spring and summer, Wetherlam’s hiking trails are a mixture of rocky paths, grassy terrain and craggy ground. In winter, the mountain can see significant snowfall, making it an enjoyable challenge for those with the appropriate experience and equipment.
Black Sails is a subsidiary top and very much a part of Wetherlam. It’s a great crag to add onto your walk. It’s also a Hewitt, should you find yourself collecting them, whilst Wetherlam is both a Hewitt and a Wainwright.
Coniston is an obvious base for hiking in this area but there are plenty of campsites and other accommodations dotted throughout the surrounding valleys. Skelwith Bridge and Ambleside are also nearby, a little to the north.
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
November 23, 2022
Running
December 3, 2019
Hiking
June 3, 2021
Hiking
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Nearby routes
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4.4
(46)
239
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(38)
416
hikers
16.4km
06:24
1,030m
1,030m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(29)
431
hikers
20.8km
07:38
1,160m
1,160m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 750 m
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Family Friendly
yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
yes
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