Hindscarth

Hindscarth rises to 727 meters between the valleys of Buttermere and Newlands, featuring steep slopes and a prominent rocky peak in the North Western Fells.

German miners established the Goldscope mine on Hindscarth's northern ridge in 1564, extracting copper and lead until flooding ended operations in the late 1800s.

The mountain's name combines two Old Norse words: hind for deer and skarth for pass, reflecting the ancient passages of red deer through this region.

Multiple walking routes reach the summit, with the most direct path starting from the Newlands Church parking area and following the Scope End ridge.

The summit contains two cairns: a smaller untidy collection of rocks at the highest point and a larger structure designated as a shelter on maps.

Elevation above the sea: 727 m

GPS coordinates: 54.53786,-3.21375

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00