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High Spy summit – Catbells Summit loop from Derwentwater

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High Spy summit – Catbells Summit loop from Derwentwater

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High Spy summit – Catbells Summit loop from Derwentwater

08:34

28.1km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

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Scarbrow Wood

Forest

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High Spy summit

Highlight • Summit

At 2,142 feet (653 m) you can enjoy fabulous views of the Lake District from the summit of High Spy. The fell's name is thought to mean a 'lookout post' …

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9.32 km

High Spy North Top

Highlight • Summit

Great views

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10.4 km

Maiden Moor

Highlight • Summit

When hiking up the ridge from Catbells, Maiden Moor is the next summit you will reach. While its flat summit is no rival to that of better known neighbours Catbells …

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10.7 km

View of Catbells

Highlight • Summit

If you enjoy watching people hike a Wainwright in their flip flops then this is the place to be…. The view at the top is stunning though

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11.8 km

Hause Gate

Mountain Pass

12.5 km

Catbells Summit

Highlight • Summit

The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high …

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13.3 km

Skelgill Bank

Highlight • Summit

After the steep ascent up from Hawes End, many first time visitors to Catbells initially mistake Skelgill Bank to be the main summit. However, upon reaching the crest, they are …

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19.0 km

Keswick Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic town of Keswick is arguably the adventure capital of England. Standing proud on the shores of beautiful Derwent Water and surrounded by a magnificent family of hills and …

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26.4 km

Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Derwentwater is a stunning stretch of water surrounded by majestic upland scenery. When the lake reflects the trees and mountains in its crystal-clear water, it is a spellbinding experience. The …

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28.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

5.02 km

4.59 km

1.59 km

696 m

277 m

187 m

Surfaces

7.80 km

6.30 km

5.34 km

3.44 km

2.77 km

2.33 km

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

13°C

-1°C

5 %

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High Spy summit – Catbells Summit loop from Derwentwater

High Spy summit

High Spy North Top

Maiden Moor

View of Catbells

Catbells Summit

Skelgill Bank

Keswick Town Centre

Derwent Water

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