Maiden Moor, Mountain summit in Lake District, England
Maiden Moor rises to 576 meters between Newlands Valley and Borrowdale, featuring a level grass plateau and multiple walking paths to its peak.
The Yewthwaite lead mine operated near Maiden Moor from the late 18th century until 1893, leaving traces of industrial heritage with spoil heaps and shafts.
The mountain appears in Alfred Wainwright's detailed guidebooks of Lake District fells, establishing its status among regional walking destinations.
Hikers access the summit through routes starting from Grange in Borrowdale or Little Town in Newlands valley, leading to Hause Gate connection point.
The geological composition of Maiden Moor includes disrupted mudstone, siltstone, and sandstone from the Buttermere Formation, revealing its developmental patterns.
GPS coordinates: 54.55315,-3.18159
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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