View of Bleaberry Fell – Trail to Walla Crag loop from Keswick

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View of Bleaberry Fell – Trail to Walla Crag loop from Keswick

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View of Bleaberry Fell – Trail to Walla Crag loop from Keswick

02:00

6.04km

280m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Bridge

2.16 km

View from Walla Crag overlooking Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walla Crag, at 1,243 feet (379 m), is a diminutive Wainwright that rises above Derwentwater's eastern shore. What it lacks in height, it makes up for with splendid views across …

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2.44 km

View of Bleaberry Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy magnificent views of Bleaberry Fell and the surrounding fells and valleys from this trail in the Lake District. You'll also catch glimpses of Derwent Water reservoir along the way.

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2.75 km

View of Derwentwater and Cat Bells

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep decent...watch your footing

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3.02 km

Trail to Walla Crag

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views over Derwent Water and Keswick.

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3.20 km

Bridge Over Waterfall, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

You know you are not lost if you manage to walk over this one.

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4.14 km

Great Wood Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The walk up towards Castlerigg from Great Wood car park is beautiful. A nice, gentle climb through the trees.

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4.88 km

View of Keswick and Derwentwater

Highlight • Lake

Unexpected rock climbs either side of beck!

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6.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.04 km

1.33 km

382 m

284 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

1.59 km

1.41 km

219 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

December 20, 2025,Hike

Lovely out with a winter breeze, stairs were a shock to the system but you got it 😉😮‍💨

August 3, 2024,Blaze Trails 7 Summit Challenge: Great Wood and Walla Crag

A beautiful walk that takes you from Great Wood car park on the shores of Derwent Water up through Great Wood before opening up to views across the Fells and a climb up to Walla Crag before a rocky decent through the woodland alongside the waterfall.

Parking is £7 and free for National Trust members.