Catbells

Catbells is a fell in the English Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It has a modest height of 451 m (1481 ft) but despite this it is one of the most popular fells in the area. It is situated on the western shore of Derwentwater within five kilometres of the busy tourist town of Keswick. It's distinctive shape catches the attention of many visitors to the Lakes who feel compelled to climb to the summit after seeing it from the viewpoint of Friars Crag on the opposite side of Derwentwater. Renowned Lake District writer and walker Alfred Wainwright acknowledges the popularity of Catbells among fellwalkers of all ability by saying: "It is one of the great favourites, a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together, a place beloved. It's popularity is well deserved, it's shapely topknott attracts the eye offering a steep but obviously simple scramble."
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