Little Mell Fell & Great Mell Fell | Quiet Lake District Wainwrights

Join Neil on a classic Lake District walk to Little Mell Fell and Great Mell Fell, two often-overlooked Wainwrights on the edge of the Northern Fells. This December 2025 hike starts under clear winter skies with spectacular views across the Pennine Hills, before the weather slowly turns and the walk ends in true Lakeland fashion, with rain sweeping in across the fells. Despite their modest height, the Mell Fells deliver big rewards: open grassy slopes, wide horizons, and far-reaching views towards Blencathra, the Eden Valley, and beyond. A perfect short winter walk that showcases how quickly conditions can change in the Lake District. About the Route Start point: Near Brownrigg, Mell Fell area Wainwrights covered: Little Mell Fell, Great Mell Fell Highlights: Pennine Hills views, Blencathra backdrop, quiet fell walking, changing December weather Maps: OS Explorer OL5 – English Lakes (North Eastern area) Subscribe & Explore More Subscribe to Lake District Films for more Wainwright walks, Lake District hiking routes, and seasonal fell walking adventures throughout the year: Website: www.onyvafilms.com More Lake District walking films coming soon! Lake District Films is now on Patreon! If you enjoy our films, scenic wanderings, and the occasional glimpse behind the camera, you can now support what we do and get some extra bits along the way. That means: early access behind-the-scenes stuff updates, experiments, and works-in-progress Importantly, you don’t have to join a tier if that’s not your thing. You can also now buy access to our multi-award-winning documentary Show Up and Start: The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay Find it all here:   / lakedistrictfilms   Thanks for watching, sharing, and generally keeping us going Ordnance Survey maps used with permission: OS Explorer OL5 – English Lakes: #LakeDistrictWalks #MellFells #GreatMellFell #LittleMellFell #WainwrightWalks #LakeDistrictHikes #CumbriaWalks #WinterWalking #HikingUK #WalkingEngland