Long Side

Long Side is a mountain summit in the Lake District's Northern Fells standing at 734 meters with a marked cairn at its peak. The fell features open moorland terrain with gentle slopes that roll across the landscape.

The fell was documented in Alfred Wainwright's illustrated guides to the Lake District, helping to systematize the naming and classification of English peaks. Its inclusion in these guides made it widely known among fell walkers everywhere.

Local walking groups regularly organize guided tours to Long Side, maintaining traditional fell-walking practices in the Lake District region.

The fell can be reached through several established hiking routes, with the most direct path starting from the Ravenstone Hotel parking area. The trails are well-marked and suit walkers with moderate fell-walking experience.

The fell serves as a reference point for several British mountain classification systems including Birkett, Hewitt, and Wainwright categories. These classifications help walkers understand different types of peaks based on their physical characteristics.

Elevation above the sea: 734 m

GPS coordinates: 54.64548,-3.16547

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41