THE ROCKS OF BOW FELL
Bow Fell (2,960 feet) forms part of the Scafell group of mountains. Its fine rock formations make it extremely popular with climbers. The normal ascent is from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, the route going past Stool End Farm, along the edge of Oxendale and rising steadily over the shoulder of Bow Fell that is called the Band. From the summit of Bow Fell there is a truly magnificent view, taking in the Seafell range to the immediate north-west, the Langdale Pikes to the east, Windermere away to the south-east and Skiddaw right up to the north. On very clear days one can even see across to the Solway Firth.