Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5UQ

Grange Fell (Borrowdale)

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5.2

Wildland

Weekend

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Paid

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Why stay here

5.2

A Borrowdale cottage positioned for walks in the valley, with the Grange Fell area and the route over King’s How, Brund Fell and Brown Dodd described in the supplied sources.

Its strongest appeal is its Borrowdale setting and access to fell-walking country. The evidence supports it as a practical cottage base, but does not establish unusual design, seclusion or distinctive on-site features.

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The setting

The supplied listing describes a three-bedroom cottage for up to six guests, with an open fire, garden or patio and Wi-Fi. The location is presented as a base for walks; check booking details and current facilities with the provider.

Things to do

Walk over Grange Fell’s named tops

A supplied walk account describes a route taking in King’s How, Brund Fell and Brown Dodd, with a return via Joppelty How, Puddingstone Bank and Frith Wood. Verify the route and conditions before attempting it.

Explore Grange in Borrowdale

The supplied heritage source describes Grange as a village at the head of Borrowdale, near the narrowing known as the Jaws of Borrowdale.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · Weekend

A Borrowdale walking break

01
Use the cottage as a base for a Borrowdale stay; confirm booking and arrival details with the provider.
02
Choose a walk suited to the day’s weather and your experience. A supplied route account describes a circuit over King’s How, Brund Fell and Brown Dodd.
03
Check route, parking and local conditions before setting out.

Verified history

The supplied heritage account says Alice de Rumelli sold estates at Grange to the monks of Furness Abbey in 1209. The monks established an outlying farm, or grange, and the settlement took its name from it. It also identifies the village’s double-arched bridge as dating to 1675.

Hidden details

The name comes from a monastic farm — According to the supplied heritage account, the name Grange reflects the outlying farm established here by monks from Furness Abbey.

A memorial on Grange Fell — The supplied heritage account says Princess Louise bought Grange Fell and erected a memorial stone to King Edward VII on its summit in 1910. Verify the memorial’s location and access before planning a visit.

When to go

· Check the forecast and route conditions before setting out; no preferred time is established by the supplied sources.

The supplied sources do not establish a best season for the stay or walks.

Check the Lake District forecast and current fell conditions before walking; no specific weather guidance is supplied.

The route

route shape: Circular, as described in the supplied walk account
start point: Red Brow, Borrowdale, according to the supplied walk account
parking start: The account mentions parking at Red Brow; availability and current arrangements are not verified.