This is one of the most northerly mountains in the area, to the east of Skiddaw and much more interestingly shaped, although it falls just short of the magic 3,000 feet achieved by its neighbour. As you approach from the south a fine overall view can be obtained from Castlerigg Stone Circle.
Two particularly good walks are the fairly rapid direct ascent to Hall's Fell Top in the centre, the highest point, and the longer and harder route up Sharp Edge, an interesting scramble.