Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
A very straightforward walk starting on the A595 at Muncaster Castle
visitors car park. Parking is free and ample
The car park at Muncaster Castle over the road from the main entrance
Out of the car park turn left and walk a short distance along the A565
towards the start of the Fell Road track
Within 200 to 300 yards the start of the Fell Road track can be seen ahead
Starting out on the track
The track climbs gently for roughly a half mile
As the track levels off it enters a small wooded area
Take the right hand fork at the clearing and head for a hand gate
The hand gate gives access to the open fell side
Starting out on the open fell side. Keep to the left
Keep left and head for the dense forest. Taking this line avoids losing height
Here at the edge of the dense forest, the summit of Muncaster Fell (Hooker Crag)
comes into sight
Follow the wide grassy trod that swings to the right of the summit
On the summit approach and the path way is stepped to assist the climb
Sue and Spud on the summit of Muncaster Fell. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking out over the Irish Sea
Looking South across to a hazy Black Combe
Looking over the wide expanse of Muncaster Fells summit towards Miterdale
and Scafell in the distance
