Fairfield, at 873 metres or 2863 feet, is the 13th highest mountain in the Lake District. It is most commonly ascended by a popular walk, the Fairfield Horseshoe, which makes a circuit of the valley of Rydale to the south. However, the best ways up are over St Sunday Crag and up Deepdale, from the northeast. These give full view of the impressive northern crags. 90% of the people going up just see a boring grassy south slope. 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!

Nearby fells - Helvellyn, St Sunday Crag , Dollywaggon Pike , Hart Crag