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Name: | Orrest Head |
Hill number: | 2690 |
Height: | 238m / 781ft |
Parent (Ma): | 2528 High Street |
RHB Section: | 34C: Lake District - Eastern Fells |
Nuttall/Wainwright area: | Lake District - Far Eastern Fells |
County/UA: | Westmorland and Furness |
Catchment: | Leven (Ulverston) |
Class: | Tump (200-299m), Wainwright Outlying Fell (Tu,2,WO) |
Grid ref: | SD 41424 99359 |
Summit feature: | rock 1m NNE of stone seat |
Drop: | 68m |
Col: | 170m SD416998 |
OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 96 97 (1:25k) OL7N |
Observations: | recent view indicator is about 30m W of summit and is lower |
Survey: | obvious summit |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 561 users) | By | Date of Ascent |
From roadside parking on A591, through gate & up permissive path through woods to top. soft underfoot from overnight rain, good views & dry. | apricorum | 19/03/2024 |
Windermere-Orrest Head-Ambleside YH | campagvelocet | 23/01/2024 |
From Southup waymarked trail which is suitable for prams. The red variant has steep steps. Popular viewpoint with many picknicking on benchs | cjo | 14/01/2024 |
IOG Walk from Windermere to Ambleside. 
IOG Ambleside Trip Nov-23. | dancingqueen101 | 12/11/2023 |
Wander with the family. | munkyennui | 29/10/2023 |
Well, that's it. All 2392 Northern hills completed. Every hill in Northumberland, Cumbria, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and Cheshire (east and west) and North Lincolnshire now summited | moorsman | 22/10/2023 |
Joined my Grandad (Moorsman) to celebrate his final northern hill. He has now reached every top in Cumberland, Weatmoreland, Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, East Cheshire, West Cheshire and North Lincolnshire .... all 2392 hills! | Mollyb | 22/10/2023 |
Joined my Grandad (Moorsman) to celebrate his final northern hill. He has now reached every top in Cumberland, Weatmoreland, Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, East Cheshire, West Cheshire and North Lincolnshire .... all 2392 hills! | Williamr | 22/10/2023 |
Whilst completing The LAP race around Windermere. | Wheelsy | 09/09/2023 |
Bus from Kendal to Windermere then a round of Orrest Head, School Knott, Grandsire, School Knott other summit, Brant Fell. | Longwojo | 04/08/2023 |
From Windermere, descent via Far Orrest Farm to Troutbeck. | deknyff | 21/07/2023 |
With U3A shorter group | ScaSey | 10/07/2023 |
From the lay-by on the A 591 close to Windermere Railway Station at SD 41457 98716 - free parking for 2 hours. Took the red trail through the woods up to the rocky summit, then the graded green trail down. With ALT. 3.4km, with 120m of ascent. | Man of Kernow1 | 22/06/2023 |
yorkielad | 20/05/2023 | |
W/I. | Sedge | 23/09/2022 |
return visit with PJB. Had forgotten what a superb viewpoint this is | trimarc2 | 05/08/2022 |
With DTL, walked up excellent path from Windermere Station. Great views | r1 | 05/08/2022 |
School Knott, Grandsire, Orrest head | philz008 | 18/06/2022 |
From Windermere. Up via permissive paths from A591 to the south. Back on RoWs, initially north to permissive path through High Hay Wood. Then south on RoW. | KeithByTheC | 15/06/2022 |
A fine and popular viewpoint. Then went on to School Knott etc. | hillsman | 07/06/2022 |
Parking on A591 near railway station. Followed well marked path. Rainy. With Felix. Views limited due to weather, but a nice spot. | RoguePulsar | 30/04/2022 |
Crossed a road to a path, went up the path for a bit to some stones with writing on next to a gate, went through gate to the top, could see Windemere. Went with Dad. | speedyclimber | 30/04/2022 |
Final morning of holiday, quite busy today. | berksbantam | 15/04/2022 |
1/8 All repeats Orrest Head, Yoke, Ill Bell, Froswick, Thornythwaite Beacon, Stony Cove Pike, Caudale Moor, St Raven's Edge (Ian also did Sour Howes and Sallows) all recce walk for LDWA 50 Wainrights in 5 Days for 50th Anniversary of LDWA we are leading in May and June 2022. hillwalker@ldwa.org.uk if you fancy a day out with us all. | nickywood1 | 25/03/2022 |
An adaptation of AW's Outlying Fells' Walks 7 + 8, visiting Healthwaite Hill, AW's nameless top (247m), over wall to Cleabarrow Hill, Grandsire, School Knott, and Orrest Head. A lovely 3 hour morning walk of 11km with 500m of ascent. (S) Good to finally visit Orrest Head, AW's starting point in his Lakeland adventure, which in turn fired my own enthusiasm for fellwalking. | silveracorn_alan | 17/02/2022 |
With Jo and ernie | studuncan | 23/01/2022 |
On a bagging walk round Windermere: Orrest Head, Banner Rigg, Grandsire, School Knott, Heathwaite Hill and Brant Fell | PhilipChaston | 03/12/2021 |
Parked on road, just W of train station - 1 hour limit. Easy walk to summit. | PGCE | 17/11/2021 |
Re-visit this time with Ivy. After a rainy morning in Keswick getting some new boots the weather cleared as we were coming past so decided to nip up. Glad we did as the views from the top were lovely and the sun even decided to come out. | Jephcote83 | 30/10/2021 |
Walked up through Common wood up to the viewpoint, walked back down via the new trail. | Delta68 | 23/10/2021 |
G | Idris | 06/10/2021 |
Justifiably popular viewpoint with easy access. Benches and Wainright society topograph. Two ? old trigs carved horizontally into slab by summit. Approached from N after banner Rigg and before walking back to car at Troutbeck. | Denise | 05/09/2021 |
Field path from the N. Fine summit with impressive circular steel bench from which to enjoy the panoramic if today hazy view. High point is rock slab by a stone bench and has two carved trig arrows? | RichardM | 05/09/2021 |
after dropping Abbey at station | maltloaf | 20/08/2021 |
With Corrina, stopping off on drive back from Scotland | fnem | 04/08/2021 |
Running with GFE before work (5k loop) and finishing with coffee at the new Banilla | Fionalevey | 03/08/2021 |
With Jo, revisit whilst visiting Windermere. Weather; overcast, warm, moderate views. | amblerbob | 09/07/2021 |
Stopped off in Windermere - on way home from holiday in Ambleside with Halcyon group - specifically to climb this peak at long last! Completed in 50 minutes, including time to admire the view. | Peak Rambler | 09/07/2021 |
Really easy laura and flo, just a simple 1 x | Lauralj84 | 01/07/2021 |
First Wainwright! | andreaj1911 | 20/06/2021 |
Ascent with Jayne from Holehird Gardens where there is free parking. 3.04m and 158m of ascent in 1hr:35mins with 1hr:13mins moving time | pwhitaker_1966 | 10/06/2021 |
From Windermere | tomd4 | 26/04/2021 |
From Rayrigg Meadows after a fab coffee and carrot cake muffin from Fellside coffee can. 5km loop - lots of snow on top. Hike up, run down. With GFE | Fionalevey | 16/01/2021 |
With P&B from School Knott, through the community woodland, under the railway line. Lovely. | Karmakarl | 27/11/2020 |
Up via the smithy, then North and back through High Hagg Wood | MountainTerrier | 04/10/2020 |
Can see how this view made Alfred Wainwright fall in love with the Lakes. I think its cast it spell on me. | aliyahnan | 23/09/2020 |
Parked at Causeway farm to the N. Delightful pasture: delightful weather, At least 30 others on the summit, mostly of whom had approached from the S | GordonAdshead | 15/09/2020 |
With Zoe in rain - maybe 20th+ ascent worst weather. | davechaffey | 05/09/2020 |
From lay-by near hotel. Very windy but good view from the top. Visited the summit, bench and view indicator | Jephcote83 | 22/02/2020 |
From Windermere: Orrest Head. School Knott, Grandsire, Nameless (School Knott), Brant Fell. Windy day with the remnants of storm Dennis battering us. Excellent meal in the Eagle and Child at Staveley afterwards. | Lazylizzie | 16/02/2020 |
Climbed with Hannah. Good view of Windermere. Hannah went for a cracking burton on the way down. | benji_willy | 02/02/2020 |
Solo. Also did (separately) nameless School Knott; Brant Fell; School Knott and Gransire. Lovely sunny day after a lot of rain. | jonesj2 | 28/09/2019 |
Together with Brant Fell; School Knott; (nameless School Knott) & Grandsire - plus Orrest Head separately. 
Solo | outlyingfells20 | 27/09/2019 |
Up via fp by hotel. Down thro' Common Wood on permissive path. | Arbie | 13/09/2019 |
A short but pretty walk, great views from the top. | Debconlin | 07/09/2019 |
My first trip to the lakes with JW. Nice to see AW’s first view of the Lake District peaks. Beautiful little walk finished off with a trip to the best little ice cream shop! | 3Hillside | 15/08/2019 |
Easy ascent from Windermere, beautiful views, returned via similar route. | Walkingmurphy | 03/07/2019 |
With Sam in the carrier | Ibby | 24/06/2019 |
Claire and Holly walked up from Windermere. Holly's first hill! | hpalmer | 07/06/2019 |
Walked up with Dad, who lives nearby since his retirement. Ground dry and cracked. Very light drizzle, more cooling than soaking. Middling views, some low cloud. | geeoharee | 25/05/2019 |
Walked with JMDobb | Adam Cowley | 18/05/2019 |
Climbed with Adam from Railway station, returning via new paths, cutting out causeway farm. | JMDobb | 18/05/2019 |
From St James’ Church, Staveley ascent of Reston Scar and on to Hugill Fell. Descent via Ravenscar Plantation to Kentmere Road and on to Browfoot Lane. From Browfoot ascent of Hugill Fell and on to Williamson’s Monument. Return to footpath on to High House, High Borrans and Borrans Lane. Follow road to The Common Farm and The Causeway Farm before ascent of Orrest Head. Descent through Common Wood to road, cross A591, and follow footpath south from Alice Howe. Cross railway line and skirt Heathwaite on to road past Heathwaite Manor before turning off to Matson Ground on Dales Way before ascent of Brant Fell. Return to road, on to B5284 via Windermere Golf Course and return to Dales Way. Ascent of School Knott, nameless peak (School Knott) and the Grandsire. Return to Dales Way and return to Staveley. | raymooremanx | 11/05/2019 |
Lovely stroll up from Windermere and when the rain stopped and the sun shone threw... it's no wonder Wainwright fell in love with this place! | Haych | 06/05/2019 |
BRANT FELL (#5) - ORREST HEAD (#6) - SCHOOL KNOTTS (#7) | mnph | 23/04/2019 |
With Parlick | Shutterlag | 12/12/2018 |
After my works do in Clitheroe we went up knowing it was going to be awful weather in the afternoon for Bec and Myla to catch up on the Outlying fell before we really crack on next year 2019. Parked at the school and made the nice easy way up to the top passing the Gruffalo along the way. As we hit the top the weather came in so we headed down to the Christmas markets in Windermere. I have a pint of pale ale in the Crafty Baa and a chilli dog from the stall. Really nice easy day ending by watching Django and a chill. | Scotty 2 Hotty | 08/12/2018 |
Parked near Brant Fell, then up Brant Fell, followed footpaths round the outskirts of Windermere to Orrest Head and back through Windermere and Bowness cutting back up past Brant Fell to car. | Chipstertrain | 04/12/2018 |
Grandsire, Cleabarrow Hill, School Knott, Orrest Head, Troutbeck Tongue, Baystones, Wansfell Pike | keithouk | 11/11/2018 |
My first Wainwright Outlaying Fell. My ascent began from the top of the road that leads past Windermere town centre. Not much of a challenge for fit people but hard enough for me and my first Lakeland hill walk. Weather was fresh but clear and bright sunshine. The temperature was 12C. The hike up took me 19 minutes to the summit where wonderful views awaited me. | Symon1p | 02/11/2018 |
Parked in the main road lay-by next to the Windermere Hotel and followed the permissible footpath with Helen and Molly, climbing up through Common Wood out onto the summit. Superb views of the whole of Windermere Lake. | JohRvs | 19/10/2018 |
With T | VIPete28 | 11/10/2018 |
quick walk from station whilst waiting for bus. wainwrights first and my first outlying fell. easy on road or you can cut off the bends via footpaths. great views all round despite relatively short height | keenwalker | 14/09/2018 |
Easily accessible from Windermere did with Emma and kids while Freddie was only 23 months. Saw the Gruffalo on the way up, nice walk for the kids | mrdolf | 14/08/2018 |
Circular from Troutbeck | Neilb | 01/08/2018 |
with Will and Ben | jabailey314 | 19/07/2018 |
Avec Violaine et Dina | Yanndroid | 07/05/2018 |
From Windermere, before driving to Inverness | rfoster | 03/05/2018 |
Orrest Head | keithouk | 21/04/2018 |
AW’s outliers first of seven tops on a 15mile walk from Windermere also taking in Hugill fell, Reston scar, School knot, Grandsire, nameless (school knot) and Brant fell. | WAYNE ROWLETT | 15/04/2018 |
Circuit from opposite train station | Ajm0310 | 23/03/2018 |
Should have made this my last WOF, but still got two to so. Didn't realise it's significance for AW. | ngthack | 30/10/2017 |
Approximate date w/Nadia | Patrick Molloy | 12/10/2017 |
Up and back from the station. | Andrew Pearson | 19/09/2017 |
park next to the famous 4x4. walked from Windermere Hotel. took Jack and Lily as was about to have them all week. great little walk with big views. kids enjoyed it and was about to have a day to remember. | Scotty 2 Hotty | 13/08/2017 |
Alex, Charlie, Hannah, Henry | Blisco | 09/08/2017 |
WOs72,73,74,75 and 76. Rain forecast for p.m. so made an early start. Started from where Dales Way leaves the lane at Hag end and followed good paths to School Knott with good views over Windermere and up Langdale. Then went up and back over Grandsire and finished up and back over Cleabarrow. Then quickly up and down Brant Fell from lane just to the east with curtain of rain out to the west. Finally up and down Orrest Head in very wet and windy conditions - absolutely foul and no view of lake. | BURGESS | 06/08/2017 |
From Lickbarrow - Brant Fell, then back for a cup of tea, then Orrest Head. | janey.m | 27/07/2017 |
Done with Richard & Jeannette and Linda as a fitting completion of the Outlying Fells. Unfortunately a bit cloudy but still some decent view over the Langdales and Lake Windermere. | falunty | 20/04/2017 |
Done with Richard & Jeannette and Linda as a fitting completion of the Outlying Fells. Unfortunately a bit cloudy but still some decent view over the Langdales and Lake Windermere. | nitranrenrut | 20/04/2017 |
Quick bag from our accommodation in Windermere, well worth it because the views are stunning on a clear and sunny day like today, afterwards we drove to the Kirkstone Pass and bagged Caudale Moor and St. Ravens Edge. This was the last day of three clear and sunny days in the Lake District, the day before we bagged Knott, Great Calva, Lowthwaite Fell, Longlands Fell and Binsey, the day before that we bagged Scafell Pike, Lingmell and Seatallan, excellent! | DanTrig | 27/03/2017 |
Parked in layby (Maximum 2 hours) to east of Windermere Hotel at 415987 – Followed permitted path through Common Wood to summit. Leisurely 55 minutes there and back. | David Evans | 10/03/2017 |
(Walkers with) Caitlin Powell and Torun Mcmoran (Parking/start point) A591 roadside at Windermere to summit and back to car via the ascent. | redbob | 04/03/2017 |
KeithByTheC | 02/02/2017 | |
Up from Common Lane, I thought it was quiet until I approached the summit | bardolph | 21/01/2017 |
Boxing Day night time hike WO 1 | The-Z-Man | 26/12/2016 |
night time hike with my dad spent christmas in the lakes | CodyZ | 26/12/2016 |
Many visits over the years | Hirta | 02/12/2016 |
Orrest Head, Banner Rig, School Knott, Grandsire, Nameless(school Knott) Cleabarrow hill and Heathewaite Hill. | Alunrees33 | 09/11/2016 |
Used permissive path from SE through Common Wood, to avoid having to find parking in Windermere. Just room for one car at start of path if you park tidily. | Crib Goch | 29/10/2016 |
With Anna | citygent | 19/09/2016 |
Last fell of the day - pink and blue clouds over the fells like a Victorian painting. | Wycombe Wanderer | 06/09/2016 |
From The Causeway Farm | davidsharpe23 | 17/07/2016 |
fa, with wife and kids, sunny & breezy, 2hr 30 min, 4km, from booths carpark and back. | rum doodle | 07/07/2016 |
First ascent with the kids. Took route from near train station. Fairly populated, wonderful views of the day. | southie | 24/06/2016 |
On a backpack - Windermere to Ambleside section. | Phreerunner | 20/06/2016 |
With Anna | citygent | 12/05/2016 |
Retrospective log for this one. Late afternoon walk out of Windermere. | jedthehumanoid | 22/04/2016 |
Windermere Holiday 2016 | cwrci | 07/04/2016 |
with Kathryn | Kateady | 01/03/2016 |
Roadside parking in Windermere. Pleasant walk up well-defined paths. Life changing views for one A. Wainwright from here. There are good, but misty in light rain today so unfortunately not life changing for me. | jonglew | 29/02/2016 |
Bagged early on a bright sunny morning. | Dugswell2 | 28/02/2016 |
eyenose | 28/02/2016 | |
Parked in the layby east of the Windermere hotel. A pleasant fifty five minute walk to this excellent viewpoint with GB. | bolton | 19/11/2015 |
Parked in layby (Maximum 2 hours) to east of Windermere Hotel at 415907 – From layby took waymarked path through Common Wood to summit. (PM) | gerrybowes | 19/11/2015 |
From Windermere | adrianturner | 30/10/2015 |
From Windermere | Lakesgirl | 30/10/2015 |
With Sam,Elise and Mag. From Windermere Station returning via path above Causeway. 
Fine weather, dry and warm. | iredale | 27/10/2015 |
With Anna | citygent | 20/10/2015 |
From Windermere | afoster | 31/08/2015 |
From Windermere Railway Station en route to Hawkshead Brewery Beer Festival, Staveley. With Stephen & David. | ADT | 18/07/2015 |
A short birthday walk from Bowness | Havenchris | 16/07/2015 |
Ascended by the path through the wood near Crosses Farm, where there is limited parking. | JohnW | 07/06/2015 |
Sez | Littledave | 19/03/2015 |
From layby. | rhalstead | 27/12/2014 |
Easy bimble from Windermere station decending N to Causeway Farm then through High Wood. Smashing leg stretcher after journey up to the Lakes | Grasmoor | 13/10/2014 |
From Bowness on Windermere on a wet and miserable day | AlunRees31 | 17/08/2014 |
With Katy. Sunny,great views. Combined with School Knott group. | George Thompson | 04/08/2014 |
with School Knott, Grandsire and nameless summit | KatyT | 04/08/2014 |
2nd ascent - after a 30 year gap - ran all way up and down (again from brother's in Bowness) - was up for Lakes 5 days orienteering event. This is where Wainwright first glimpsed heaven in the Lakeland Fells and the rest is history. A feeling shared by many. | Chris Pearson | 01/08/2014 |
Climbed on a lovely summers day from Windermere rail station, after walking School Knott and Grandsire. Continued to Causeway Farm and walked back on path that is above the A592. First ascent of Orrest Head. | andrew larkins | 21/07/2014 |
With Eire, Evan, Sail, Danu, Coel & Alfie. | Dangerous Dave | 03/07/2014 |
Nice walk with Teagan (My Dog) while my car was being repaired, OUCH! | Kered | 19/06/2014 |
Did this twice - first time in the rain, second in glorious sunshine | Tobo1969 | 15/06/2014 |
Rail and Walk...10.33 Oxenholme to Windermere (09.16 from Manchester)From Windermere Railway Station, continued on to Dubbs Reservoir, Appplethwaite Common,Troutbeck, Townend and finishing at Troutbeck Bridge. With Jess and Nathaniel...back on the 16.00 from Windermere | Dave | 26/05/2014 |
From Windermere Railway Station, continued on to Dubbs Reservoir, Appplethwaite Common,Troutbeck, Townend and finishing at Troutbeck Bridge. With Dad (Dave) and Nathaniel | Jess | 26/05/2014 |
Walked with Claire, James and Jo. | willpalmer | 05/05/2014 |
Short puppy walk in the pouring rain. No view from the top | Jim Cooper | 05/04/2014 |
Monty's first 'wet walk' | Sue Cooper | 05/04/2014 |
Ironic really-done all the Wainwrights but never been here before!Can see what inspired AW.On 7 mile walk including part of Garburn Road.With Oscar. | catman | 07/02/2014 |
With Catman. | oscarrosie | 07/02/2014 |
W Jenx fro lay by next to hotel. Good chips over the road. Followed steep lane to end at turning circle. Then soggy path to summit. Good viewpoint yes but better on the high fells. | nordicstar | 21/12/2013 |
Parked near Crosses Farm to N. A multitude of seats on top and a nice plaque to Alf Wainwright - 'It was a view that transformed his life and the lives of tens of thousands of his readers.' | Aye Jimmy | 21/11/2013 |
Lovely circular amble | em&jayne | 05/10/2013 |
Where 'I came in'. My first Lakeland Fell aged 4. | Jayden R | 30/08/2013 |
On its own | ronaldo333 | 17/08/2013 |
Absolutely gorgeous view over Windermere, fabulous to see the view that first inspired Alfred Wainwright. | AmyYoung | 11/07/2013 |
Lovely views. Saw very few people on the way up but there was a school party on top. | johnjennison | 24/06/2013 |
Nice easy stroll on sunny day. Great views from top. | Nick | 03/05/2013 |
First of the outlying fells, and it seemed appropriate that this should be the first to walk. Decided to do this after the weather proved too bad in the Langdales. Easy to see why he was inspired. | jcb1705 | 14/04/2013 |
parked at layby just below windermere hotel, straight up and down, early evening, had summit to ourselves, | oneash93 | 02/04/2013 |
Very muddy on top | juwest | 17/03/2013 |
Parked on the road at the bottom so it was a quick stroll up here with a 4 and 6 year old | Madlex1 | 10/03/2013 |
Nipped up from layby just south of Windermere Hotel. Only 2 hrs so you can't climb much else. | chriswatson | 02/03/2013 |
2nd outlyer after a fantastic day on Seatallen walk with Tony great weather and views | colinfielding | 28/02/2013 |
Climbed with Gill, Jane, Cooch, Isobel & Ellie from Windermere. | dhbond | 22/02/2013 |
Up in the lakes for the 2012 Geocaching Mega Event that was held at Cartmel racecourse.The final event was held up here, The Sunset on the Mega Event. Some lovely views this evening. What a lovely place to end our weeks camping trip. | Fishteers | 13/08/2012 |
Hot, glorious day, longer route from Windermere, Orrest Head twice!, also happened across Holhird Gdns on return, in peak condition. | Valderee | 10/08/2012 |
an AW Society ascent... | Lou | 28/07/2012 |
Wainwright Society Walk to unveil Wainwright plaque. | knarf | 28/07/2012 |
Short walk up from lay by just past the hotel. Very good views over Windermere. | maxwell | 28/06/2012 |
Rather cloudy - only the lake was visible. | timplatt | 07/06/2012 |
Walked from Windermere on my own. Bright after a rainy morning Climbed this on a break during a drive to Hawkshead. Climbed again with my husband on 26/05/2014 | flockwatcher | 11/04/2012 |
Fine walk and views from the south. | destaylor | 04/04/2012 |
Parked in Windermere Railway Station CP (£2). Parking in Lakeland Plastics frowned upon even if you buy products. Their CP is monitored and walkers cars have been clamped. | G4OBK (Phil) | 28/03/2012 |
Completed with Geoff (later M6PYG) and Phil G4OBK. | G4OOE | 28/03/2012 |
my last outlying fell. Thank you A W. Mrs B was here in March 2008. A delight. From Windermere Railway station on paths all the way to the top. 4 0r 5 seats. View indicator gone from its plinth. With AW's guide identified Great End which was our first Fell in April 1968. (In £1 army surplus boots.)Windermere in full length. | arranc | 20/03/2012 |
With Andy, from Church in Windermere round via Causeway Farm and Catherines wood. | alwaysinshorts | 25/02/2012 |
Parked on lay-by in Windermere at SD 41468 98703. Took concessionary footpath at eastern end of lay-by to summit. (Beware of the Bull - Sucklers!) | David Gradwell | 29/01/2012 |
with basil | winterwalker | 12/01/2012 |
From Windermere Bus Station straight up and down. 1.5 miles 35 minutes. Cloudy day but still had extensive views over the lake, | jeffurz | 26/11/2011 |
Walkers with - Caitlin Powell, Parking point at A591 roadside at Windermere to summitt and back to car via the ascent. | redbob | 11/06/2011 |
Lakes 2 dayer Windermere to Penrith. Solo. Windermere station-Orrest Head-Yoke-Ill Bell-Frostwick-Thornthwaite Crag-High Street-Rampsgill Head-Kidsty Pike-High Raise (High Street)-Wether Hill-Loadpot Hill. Overnight between Wether Hill and Loadpot Hill. Sunny. | gary.jones4 | 28/04/2011 |
Wainwright Memorial walk | windridge | 20/04/2011 |
Layby by the Windermere Hotel > ORREST HEAD summit marked with a view point indicator and a collection of seats/benches on a grass and rock top > Layby by the Windermere Hotel | Tony Hartry V | 08/01/2011 |
Walked from Staveley to Kentmere then up the Garburn road to Sallows, Sour Howes, Capple Howe and finally Orrest Head and down to Windermere. Bright and cold with snow flurries as the day went on. | nosdrahcir | 25/11/2010 |
Short walk from Windermere railway station | benarbia_8 | 30/08/2010 |
DoE Gold Day 1 | ByronHaywood | 20/07/2010 |
Climbed with around 80 people from The Wainwright Society to celebrate AW's first walk in the Lake District 80 years to the day he did it. Info at: 
http://www.wainwright.org.uk/events/2010/orrest_head_80th.html | judy55cat | 07/06/2010 |
a AW Society walk on a sunny day. Sharon , Paddy, Lizzie and Alfie. | Lou | 22/05/2010 |
Windermere to Patterdale Via Ill Bell ridge & High Street | peetay | 07/05/2010 |
Climbed as part of a geocaching trip around Windermere. Fantastic views from the top after a short but steep climb. One of my favourite hills. | Dan1980 | 25/04/2010 |
Evening walk on holiday | berksbantam | 21/04/2010 |
From the station with grandson, Isaac. | Eddie | 17/04/2010 |
myself and captain while visiting the lakes. | 3fatties | 01/03/2010 |
Many times, often while waiting for the train home from Windermere. | Jake994 | 23/01/2010 |
Climbed with Joy and Shadow. Our first fell. | daveapotter | 22/11/2009 |
First Lakeland summit for my son, William - 6 months... | pandrew | 30/09/2009 |
From A591 up the sign-posted path. Great views. | clivevilla | 19/09/2009 |
Walked from Limefitt Park over Sallows and Sour Howes and extended walk down here. | Walker Dan | 10/09/2009 |
Booths CP Windermere > ORREST HEAD summit marked with a view point indicator and a collection of seats/benches on a grass and rock top > Booths CP Windermere | Tony Hartry IV | 14/06/2009 |
With Jo, short walk from Windermere to Orrest Head. Weather; generally cloudy, good visibility. | amblerbob | 27/05/2009 |
Visited whilst walking the Windermere Round with my walking group - The Irregulars, LDWA. No problem with access | wrose | 18/04/2009 |
With Danu, Sail, Evan & Eire. | Dangerous Dave | 06/04/2009 |
Staying in a B&B in Windermere. Had car troubles and had to wait for AA van to arrive. So walked up to Orrest Head. | CandS37 | 01/04/2009 |
Emmas new years day walk | littlemisslakes | 01/01/2009 |
Approx date | dickiewren | 01/01/2009 |
From Station with A,C and Dave. | PeterD | 29/12/2008 |
With Jo short walk from Windermere: Orrest Head. Weather; occasional sunny intervals, heavy showers, good visibility. | amblerbob | 01/10/2008 |
Walked up fom cottage below fell | susanmyatt | 23/09/2008 |
FIrst hill with Jim Steve and Dave. A nice gentle stroll after having a few too many in the bar the night before. | Northernsky | 15/05/2008 |
R | Richard Tait | 20/04/2008 |
Before trip back south, a quick visit to Orrest Head, easy walking, with good views of Lake Windermere to be had making it a worthwhile experience. | JOHNS | 15/04/2008 |
Ian and Danielle | PeteF | 02/01/2008 |
Initially climbed in 2007. (My 2nd WOF) 
Introduced my Grandson 'where he came in' to the Lakes. 30/08/2013 
Also on Wainwright's Way walk 15/05/16. | Nick Caunt | 04/11/2007 |
From the main road (15minutes) Highest point several Japanese tourists on a bench. | mick | 14/10/2007 |
From Windermere Railway Station. | jking | 03/10/2007 |
10 minute walk from windermere railway station.Fantastic veiw for so little effort | robert | 22/08/2007 |
A little evening stroll from B&B in Windermere and back. | mickdavidson | 19/05/2007 |
Booths CP Windermere > ORREST HEAD summit marked with a view point indicator and a collection of seats/benches on a grass and rock top > Booths CP Windermere | Tony Hartry III | 26/03/2007 |
from Windermere Hotel | briandiggle | 01/01/2007 |
Falbarrow Park > A592 > Longland Road > Birthwaite Road > Windermere > ORREST HEAD summit marked with a view point indicator and a collection of seats/benches on a grass and rock top > Windermere > Bowness > Fallbarrow Park | Tony Hartry II | 08/10/2006 |
last time | dads | 01/05/2006 |
Falbarrow Park > Bowness > Windermere > ORREST HEAD summit marked with a view point indicator and a collection of seats/benches on a grass and rock top > A591 > Queen Adelaide's Hill > A592 > Fallbarrow Park | Tony Hartry | 23/04/2006 |
An evening walk/ ride on my bike. 
Also found the geocache :) | Ian G7KXV | 21/03/2006 |
Date unclear, one of the first, before even read a wainwright | PepandJen | 01/03/2006 |
From Windermere | George Gradwell | 04/08/2005 |
Jeff | Janet | 26/05/2004 |
attractive summit, lovely view; That day on Orrest Head changed my life - AW. f/p from NNE, v limited parking by gate | RHW | 15/11/2003 |
2nd | Alaric | 04/04/2003 |
Short walk from campspot during lakes trip. | jim_aramis | 14/03/2003 |
With Carol | signyred | 22/10/2001 |
have been here when very young - almost certainly well before this date | gigglejon | 05/08/1996 |
K Climb from Train Station heading for Windermere YH at Troutbeck | crazy | 16/07/1995 |
With Cynthia, Wol and India | beorwulf | 29/03/1993 |
From Windermere, alone. | douglas_easton | 29/11/1992 |
with Mom, break on a wet view | pwheeler | 07/09/1992 |
WOF route in sun | jimbloomer | 02/11/1986 |
Short outing from brother's at Bowness | Chris Pearson | 29/08/1984 |
Date only circa. With Margaret, Steve & Mike Neile whilst on short break in Windermere. | Gazza1951 | 21/07/1984 |
On our honeymoon with family! | climbingkershaw | 07/09/1975 |
With Nan | 1921 | 01/04/1968 |
En route Ambleside to Windermere Station (2003?) | summitsup | blank |
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