Fairfield

Fairfield, at 873 m (2,863 ft), is the 13th highest mountain in the Lake District.

It is most commonly ascended by a popular walk, the Fairfield horseshoe, which starts in Ambleside and makes a circuit of the valley of Rydale to the south. This route takes in the neighbouring fells of Hart Crag, Dove Crag and Great Rigg.

The view is impressive, but the top is very flat and there are many cairns; it is easy to get lost in mist. The cautious walker should beware of the presence of precipices.

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