Bleaberry Fell

Bleaberry Fell is a fell in the Lake District in Cumbria. It stands on the main watershed between Borrowdale and Thirlmere. The fell is the northernmost top on the ridge that separates the valleys containing Derwent Water and Thirlmere. This ridge also contains the fells of High Seat and High Tove. The summit is mostly dry and covered in heather, offering excellent all-round views. The fell is usually climbed from the car park in Great Wood in Borrowdale. Another starting point is the hamlet of Dale Bottom on the main Keswick to Ambleside road. It is possible to continue from Bleaberry Fell along the ridge to take in the other Wainwright fells of High Seat and High Tove. The ridge is very boggy, especially the southern section. Walla Crag is a subsidiary top of Bleaberry Fell and is often climbed as part of the route. The summit of the fell is representative of the Birker Fell Formation. It carries a number of cairns and offers a fine all-round view. All of the major fell groups except for the High Street range are visible. Derwentwater can be brought into sight by moving to the north-west cairn. The fell's central position makes it a rewarding destination for walkers.