Ill Bell

757m
Height
124m
Prominence
NY436077
OS grid ref
Lake District E
Range

Ill Bell is a 757m summit in England, classified as a Hewitt, Nuttall, Hump, Tump, Wainwright and Birkett. Its topographic prominence of 124m makes it a prominent peak in Lake District E. As a Wainwright, Ill Bell is one of the 214 fells described by Alfred Wainwright in his Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. There are currently 2 trail running routes on Trail Running Planet that summit Ill Bell, with free GPX downloads available for all of them.

2 routes that summit Ill Bell

Kentmere HorseshoeVERY HARD
Kentmere Horseshoe
20.3km · 1,108m climb · Loop
High-level ridge running with minimal descent until the end. The views across Kentmere Reservoir and to the surrounding fells are some of the best in the eastern Lakes.
Checked Jul 2026
Ultra Tour of StaveleyEXPERT
Ultra Tour of Staveley
61.6km · 2,866m climb · Loop
This is a commitment. Five distinct fell ridges, two remote valleys, and enough climbing to earn a very large meal. Plan your food, check the forecast, and don't set off late.
Checked Jun 2026