Fairfield (Lake District)
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Fairfield, at 873 m (2,863 ft), is the 13th highest mountain in the Lake District, according to Wainwright's list.
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.
An alternative route comes from Deepdale to the northeast, over St Sunday Crag. This gives a full view of the impressive northern crags of Fairfield, which contrast starkly with the grassy south slopes seen from the Fairfield Horseshoe. Fairfield may also be cimbed from the west, via Grisedale Tarn at the head of Grisdedale. From this direction a link to the hills of Helvellyn range is possible.
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.
The fell lies on the Threlkeld - Kirkstone Walk, which continues over Fairfield summit to Dove Crag and Red Screes.
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