Hawthornthwaite Fell, Mountain summit in Forest of Bowland, England
Description
Hawthornthwaite Fell is a mountain summit in the Forest of Bowland that rises to 479 meters above sea level. The slopes are covered in heather on the northern side, while the top spreads out into boggy ground where water collects.
History
The fell originally lay within Yorkshire's West Riding before the 1974 boundary changes moved it to Lancashire. This administrative shift joined the moorland to a new county with different governance structures.
Culture
The fell sits within a moorland managed for game birds, where you can see the working landscape that has shaped these hills for generations.
Practical
The main route to the summit starts at Stoops Bridge near Abbeystead and passes through Hawthornthwaite Farm on the climb up. Be prepared for wet, boggy conditions underfoot and bring suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.
Did you know?
The survey marker at the top lies flat and points westward, surrounded by large concrete blocks that originally stood upright until 2005. These remnants show the long history of surveying work that has been carried out across these hills.
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