Beda Fell

Beda Fell is a mountain summit in the Lake District reaching 509 meters high and forming a natural divide between the valleys of Martindale and Boredale. The slopes are covered in grass and crossed by dry stone walls that define the landscape.

The mountain has long served as a key landmark for shepherds and travelers navigating this region over many generations. Its landscape was shaped by centuries of pastoral farming and settlement patterns that continue to influence the area today.

Local farmers maintain traditional methods of sheep herding on the slopes, where Herdwick sheep graze freely across the grass-covered terrains.

Most walking routes to the summit start at St Peter's Church and take around two hours via marked paths. Sturdy footwear is important as the terrain is uneven and conditions change with the weather.

Red deer herds regularly traverse the mountain slopes, offering chances to spot these animals in their natural habitat. Such sightings happen against the backdrop of Ullswater lake.

Location: Cumbria

Elevation above the sea: 509 m

GPS coordinates: 54.54647,-2.88440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25