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Steel Fell summit

Steel Fell summit

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Steel Fell summit

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A great triangle of high ground between the southern end of Thirlmere and Grasmere, Steel Fell is a familiar sight to motorists on the A591. While it lacks the intrigue …

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Lake District National Park

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

October 11, 2020

Hiking

The central apex of three ridges, Steel Fell is a distinctive and intimidating presence to the south of Thirlmere. It is most commonly accessed from Dunmail Raise via a steep clamber up its eastern face or from Grasmere along its more accommodating south east ridge.

51m

July 28, 2023

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Steel Fell stands at 1,814 feet (553 m) in the Wythburn Fells of the central Lake District.

Normally run from Dunmail Raise, often as the first summit en route to High Raise, it's also a great loop from Grasmere.

Ronnie

March 22, 2023

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Steel Fell (Dead Pike - Steel Fell) 553m P83 (1814ft)
Lake District National Park Definitive List Summit

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