Lambrigg Fell

Lambrigg Fell is a grassy moorland hill in south-eastern Cumbria, standing between Kendal and the M6. It is the highest point of the high ground in that stretch but lies just outside the Lake District. The fell spreads widely and lacks the rocky peaks of nearby Lakeland Fells. Views from its slopes reach the Howgill Fells, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Benson Knott, a subsidiary top to the west, overlooks Kendal and draws more walkers than Lambrigg Fell itself. A minor road between Docker and Lambrigg Head crosses the northern slopes and gives access to the hill. Parking near the gate is scarce, and the track beyond leads past a small reservoir. Landowners block the track beyond the top sheepfold, so the right of way turns due south over boggy ground for about two and a half miles. This route does not reach the summit, and landowners prevent the short diversion needed to get to the top. Near the summit, on the eastern side of the bridleway, lie the ruins of a small building. Locals say it once sheltered shooting parties on the fell. A southerly bridleway continues to the A684 Sedbergh Road, completing the walk. East of the summit stands a large wind farm owned by Innogy that can generate 6.5 Megawatts of electricity. The wind farm opened in September 2000 and was then England’s biggest since 1993. The land around the wind farm is out of bounds to unauthorised visitors.