High Street

High Street is a mountain summit in the eastern Lake District located at 828 meters above sea level. The top features an unusual flat surface that distinguishes it from other peaks in the region.

A Roman road connected military forts between Brougham and Ambleside by routing unusually across this summit instead of through lower ground. The path shows how Roman engineers crossed the mountain landscape to link strategic locations.

The flat summit served as a gathering spot for local summer fairs in the 18th and 19th centuries, where communities came together to identify and return stray sheep. This shows how people used the mountain landscape for everyday social purposes.

Several walking routes reach the summit from Mardale, Patterdale, Kentmere, and Troutbeck with clearly marked paths. Weather can change quickly at the top, so visitors should always be prepared for different conditions.

The River Kent originates from the southern slopes of this summit and flows eastward from there. This water source feeds a significant river of the region that winds through the valley over long distances.

Location: Cumbria

Elevation above the sea: 828 m

GPS coordinates: 54.49168,-2.86487

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56