Caer Mote, Hill summit in Lake District, England
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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