LAKE DISTRICT FELL GUIDE

Loadpot Hill

Loadpot Hill lies on the broad upland east of Ullswater, with grassy ridges and a more open character than the craggy central mountains. The distances and navigation still make it a proper fell outing.

Last updated: 25 October 2026

Approx. height

About 672 m / 2,205 ft

Area

Far Eastern Fells · east of Ullswater

Walking character

Long, open upland walking

Why visit Loadpot Hill?

The summit reaches about 672 metres in the Far Eastern Fells. It can appeal to walkers who enjoy wide skies, quieter ridges and views towards Ullswater and the surrounding valleys.

The rounded landscape offers fewer obvious landmarks than a sharp ridge. A path may look inviting without heading towards your intended descent, so a clear route plan is important even in apparently gentle terrain.

Route choices

Choose a complete route for your starting point, including the descent. Use a current map and the full route description when planning your walk.

A Fusedale round from Martindale

A published circuit from the Martindale side includes Steel Knotts, Loadpot Hill, Arthur’s Pike and Bonscale Pike. It combines steep lower climbing with broad grassy upland. Use the complete route to assess the total distance, ascent and return.

Other eastern Ullswater approaches

Routes from other starts around the eastern side of Ullswater can be considerably different in length. Check the exact starting point and the way onto the upland rather than assuming a direct walk from the nearest place name.

Terrain and exposure

Expect grass, wet or mossy ground and stretches with several possible tracks. The summit area is broad and exposed to wind, with limited shelter. Mist makes navigation important; rounded slopes do not guarantee clear waymarking.

Loadpot Hill in photos

These photographs show the fell and its surroundings. Weather, visibility and ground conditions can be very different on the day of your walk.

Getting there

Use the start specified by your route, such as the Martindale area for the Fusedale circuit. Parking is limited in narrow valleys. Check any boat or bus connection against the landing point, road walk and return time before relying on it.

Plan for the conditions

Mountain weather · Loadpot HillForecast at approx. 672 m

Loading summit forecast…

Model forecast, not a live summit observation. Always check the Met Office mountain forecast before setting out.

Build your day around your party’s experience, the forecast and the daylight available. Carry suitable clothing and navigation equipment, know how to use them, and keep a shorter alternative in mind.

Useful questions

Which fell group is Loadpot Hill in?

It is in the Far Eastern Fells, on the upland east of Ullswater.

Is it clearly waymarked throughout?

Do not assume so. Multiple tracks and broad ground make map and compass skills useful, particularly in cloud.

Is the trig point the exact highest ground?

The highest ground is close to, rather than exactly at, the trig point. Use a detailed map if locating the precise summit matters to you.

Explore nearby fells

Places to stay for your walking break

Choose a base for the valley where your walk starts. Open a property to compare its location, photos and facilities, then check availability for your dates.