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catbells

Scientific Name: Baptisia perfoliata

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cat Bells: A Lakeland Fell

Cat Bells is a popular fell located in the English Lake District, Cumbria.

Key Facts:

  • Common Name: Cat Bells
  • Height: 451 metres (1,480 ft) or 1481 feet, 445m (1424 feet)
  • Location: Lake District, Cumbria, England. Grid Reference NY 244199, Latitude 54.56865, longitude -3.17083

Distribution and Habitat

Cat Bells is situated in the Lake District National Park, specifically in Borrowdale, offering views of Derwentwater.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

It is characterized as a short, sharp, steep climb, with a distinctive shape.

Popularity and Activities

  • Cat Bells is known for being one of the most popular fells in the Lake District, attracting many visitors, especially during peak seasons.
  • Activities include walking, hiking, and enjoying scenic views of the surrounding mountains and lakes.
  • There are various walking routes to the summit, including routes from Gutherscale and Skelgill.

Local Information and Resources

  • Keswick Tourism Association (www.keswick.org, tism@keswick.org) may provide additional information.
  • A. Wainwright's "A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells" features Cat Bells.