Although of moderate height, Loadpot Hill and its descending ridges cover an area of around 12 square miles (31 km2).

North east from Loadpot Hill the main ridge becomes broad and indistinct, falling gently in stages between the rivers Eamont and Lowther.

In fellwalking terms the practical northern boundary of Loadpot Hill is the road from Pooley Bridge to Askham.

A little to the south of the summit stood Lowther House, an old shooting lodge, but nothing now remains but a pile of stone from the chimney.

The Roman road (the High Street) which runs along the main ridge, makes a detour to the west around the summit of the fell before continuing north east via Moor Divock to Penrith.