Cat Bells is a 451-metre (1,480 ft) Wainwright in Cumberland, England. It is also known as Catbells. It lies in the Lake District C&W area (Lake District - North Western Fells). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 87 m. The summit is marked by a rock. It is also on the Birkett, Synge and Fellranger lists.
| Height | 451 m / 1,480 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 87 m |
| Classifications | Wainwright, Birkett, Synge, Fellranger |
| Region | Lake District C&W |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | England |
| OS grid reference | NY2440819862 |
| Latitude / longitude | 54.568316, -3.1707 |
| Summit feature | rock |
Plan a walk up Cat Bells
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Hills near Cat Bells
Other listed hills within 4 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Moor | 575 m | Wainwright | 1.8 km |
| Barrow | 455 m | Wainwright | 2.6 km |
| Causey Pike | 637 m | Wainwright | 2.7 km |
| High Spy North Top | 634 m | Nuttall | 2.8 km |
| Walla Crag | 379 m | Wainwright | 3.6 km |
| Scar Crags | 672 m | Wainwright | 3.6 km |
| Outerside | 568 m | Wainwright | 3.7 km |
| Ard Crags | 581 m | Wainwright | 3.7 km |
See the full list of Wainwrights, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.