Lingmoor Fell is in the Southern Fells of the Lake District. It is one of the smaller fells at 1539 feet high, but has some beautiful views and is an enjoyable walk.
I started from Little Langdale, taking the footpath past the Three Shires Inn. The ascent started calmly, becoming gradually steeper as I continued to walk. My walk took me past disused quarries and mines, and there were remains of buildings dotted across the fell. I could see Lake Windemere as I climbed. The path was rocky primarily for the steeper part of the ascent but largely grassy the higher I got.
Before reaching the summit, II walked over Brown How, so called because of the remains of the heather, which grows in abundance on the slopes of the How.
I stopped for lunch on the summit of Lingmoor Fell and took in the incredible views around me; the Langdale Pikes, Pike O’Blisco, Crinkle Crags, and High Rise; the day was so clear I could even see the Lion and the Lamb rocks on Helm Crag.
My descent took me towards Side Pike; it was pretty rocky, especially when I decided to stick close to the wall rather than a more straightforward path at one point! Rather than continue to Side Pike, I took the way back down the fell towards Blea Tarn. This path took me back to the road, passable by only one car at a time. I passed Blea Tarn, stopping to get closer and get some pictures before rejoining the road and returning to Little Langdale and my vehicle. This delightful walk was 5.76 miles long. Luckily the weather was with me the whole day and gave me some spectacular photo opportunities.
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