| Cat Bells | |
|---|---|
 The classic view of Cat Bells from near Friars' Crag on the opposite side of Derwentwater | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 451 m (1,480 ft) |
| Prominence | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Parent peak | Dale Head |
| Listing | Wainwright |
| Coordinates | 54°34′07″N 3°10′15″W / 54.56865°N 3.17083°W |
| Geography | |
  Cat Bells Location in Lake District, UK | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, North Western Fells |
| OS grid | NY244199 |
| Topo map | OS Landrangers 89, 90, Explorer OL4 |
Cat Bells is a fell in the English Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It has a height of 451 metres (1,480 ft) and is one of the most popular fells in the area. It is situated on the western shore of Derwentwater within three miles (five kilometres) of the busy tourist town of Keswick. Its 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. The Lake District writer and walker Alfred Wainwright acknowledges the popularity of Cat Bells among fellwalkers of all abilities by saying:[1]
"It is one of the great favourites, a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together, a place beloved. Its popularity is well deserved: its shapely topknott attracts the eye offering a steep but obviously simple scramble."
- ^ A Wainwright, The North-Western Fells (Kendall 1957) Catbells 2