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Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Cartmel

Newton Fell from Lindale

Newton Fell is the Lake District almost nobody runs, a quiet ridge above Morecambe Bay with huge views over the sands, the Kent estuary and the higher fells beyond.

Distance

11.5 km

Ascent

386 m

Descent

384 m

Max elevation

221 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

1h 35m – 2h 10m

Grade

Moderate

Navigation

map_skills

Parking

LA11 6LX

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn

About this route

An 11.5km loop from Lindale onto Newton Fell above Morecambe Bay, on the quiet southern edge of the Lake District. Low fell and woodland running with wide views over the sands and the Cartmel peninsula.

Hazards & notes

The open fell needs a map in cloud where paths thin out, and the fell and woods hold water after rain. Limestone underfoot is slick when wet. Do not venture onto the tidal sands of Morecambe Bay, which are dangerous.

Emergency

Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.

Full route, GPX download & live conditions:

https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/cartmel/newton-fell-from-lindale

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