Binsey

Binsey is a fell summit in the Lake District rising to 447 meters with grass-covered slopes and a stone cairn at the top. The peak provides clear views reaching the Solway Firth and the Scottish border country to the north.

Binsey was documented by fell walker and writer Alfred Wainwright in his guidebooks published during the 1950s. The fell became known through these influential publications that catalogued the Lake District peaks.

Local walking communities gather regularly at Binsey for group hikes, sharing navigation techniques and reinforcing outdoor recreation traditions.

Multiple walking routes lead to the summit, with straightforward access starting near a gate close to the A591 road. The walk is manageable for visitors with moderate fitness levels and typical Lake District hill conditions apply.

From its northern location the summit offers a complete panoramic view of all the Lake District fells and Scottish border lands beyond the Solway Firth. This all-around vista makes the peak a valuable vantage point for those seeking to see the entire fell landscape at once.

Location: Ireby and Uldale

Location: Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth

Elevation above the sea: 447 m

GPS coordinates: 54.70852,-3.20434

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04