Caer Mote

Caer Mote is a hill near Bothel village in Cumbria that rises to about 289 meters above sea level. The summit sits just outside the Lake District National Park boundary and offers walkers access to varied hiking routes across the landscape.

The hill contains an ancient earthwork called The Battery on its northern section, while a first-century Roman fort lies to the southeast. These archaeological remains show how strategic this area was in ancient times.

The hill features in Alfred Wainwright's book The Outlying Fells of Lakeland, which documents walking routes through the northern summit of St John's Hill.

Multiple access points near Bothel provide entry to hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. Visitors should bring proper walking shoes and weather protection, as the terrain is rough and conditions can change.

The hill's elevation was corrected by Chris Jesty and adjusted from 280 to 289 meters in an updated guidebook edition. This change shows how modern surveying techniques refine earlier measurements.

Location: Bothel and Threapland

Location: Blennerhasset and Torpenhow

Location: Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth

Elevation above the sea: 289 m

GPS coordinates: 54.72256,-3.24844

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04