High Spy, Mountain summit in Lake District, England
High Spy reaches an elevation of 653 meters and forms part of the ridge separating Newlands Valley from Borrowdale, eight kilometers south of Keswick.
The mountain's name evolved from earlier designations such as Scawdel Fell and Lobstone Band, with references found in historical regional mapping documents.
The summit features a large cairn that local hiking communities maintain and rebuild after instances of weathering or structural changes over time.
Multiple ascending routes exist from Rosthwaite through Rigg Head Quarries or from Grange via an ancient drove road past Blea Crag.
The Castlenook lead mine operated at the base of High Spy on the Newlands side from 1860 to 1918, leaving visible evidence of mining activities.
Elevation above the sea: 653 m
GPS coordinates: 54.53561,-3.18514
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
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