Muncaster Fell

Dog-friendly circular walk from Muncaster Castle to Muncaster Head by Muncaster Fell. Amazing view over the Irish sea and the Lake District summits.

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A Muncaster walk posted on 12/01/23 by Our Lake District Escapades. Last update : 20/02/23
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.42 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 326 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 325 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 219 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 19 m
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View from the top of Muncaster Fell

Description

Start: Muncaster Castle and Estate car park along A595. Grid ref. SD 097 966

(S/E) From the car park take the footpath (North-North-East) crossing fields.

(1) At the intersection of paths, take right (South-West) and continue on this path until reaching a gate and a bigger path.

(2) At the intersection with Fell Lane, take left in the direction of Muncaster Tarn (North-East). Continue on this path until reaching Muncaster Tarn (Around 1 Km).

(3) Continue straight (North-East) passing Muncaster Tarn (the tarn should be on your left hand side) in the direction of Muncaster Fell following the main path.

(4) Once on Muncaster Fell you will have an open view over the Lake District summits. Continue straight on this path (North-East) until reaching Rabbit How, an intersection of paths and dry stone wall (around 3.3 Km).

(5) At the dry stone wall, take right (South-South-East), pass the gate to take the direction of Muncaster Head. Continue until reaching the farm.

(6) Once at Muncaster Head, take right (South-West) on the large path. Continue on this path for around 3 Km.

(7) After passing High Eskholme take the path on the right going up Ian's Wood Raw Crag (West). This path is indicated as the Esk Trail and goes up in the direction of Muncaster Tarn. The ascent is a bit steep. Continue on this path until reaching Muncaster Tarn back at waypoint (3) . Pass Muncaster Tarn (this time on your right-hand side) and take Fell Lane (South-West) to go back to the car park (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 73 m - Muncaster Castle car park
  2. 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 79 m - Path junction
  3. 2 : km 0.44 - alt. 87 m - Junction with Fell Lane
  4. 3 : km 1.49 - alt. 161 m - Muncaster Tarn
  5. 4 : km 2.37 - alt. 211 m - Muncaster Fell
  6. 5 : km 5.71 - alt. 47 m - Rabbit How - take right
  7. 6 : km 6.09 - alt. 19 m - Muncaster Head - take right
  8. 7 : km 8.73 - alt. 32 m - High Eskholme - take right to go up
  9. S/E : km 11.42 - alt. 73 m - Muncaster Castle car park

Useful Information

Start: Muncaster Castle and Estate car park along A595. Grid ref. SD 097 966

Car park: Muncaster Castle Car Park along the A595, Muncaster, Ravenglass (CA18 1RQ), Free

Terrain: Moderate, can be muddy on Muncaster fells.

Dog friendly: Some sheeps in the fields and sometimes on Muncaster Fells. Dog must be on lead in the presence of livestock and when crossing farms.

Find more information and walks on Our Lake District Escapades website.

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

During the walk or to do/see around

Possible to visit Muncaster Castle and Estate (opposite the car park). Tickets to buy at the entrance.

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