Great Dun Fell

Great Dun Fell is a mountain in the Pennines that reaches 848 meters and can be accessed by a private road from Knock village. A radar station stands at the summit, making this a working facility rather than a purely natural destination.

This mountain was a centre for lead mining during the Industrial Revolution, leaving deep channels carved into the slopes. These marks from mining activity remain visible today, revealing the industrial past that shaped the landscape.

The University of Manchester maintained a meteorological observatory on the mountain, conducting research on cloud formation and environmental pollution patterns.

The road to the summit is private and begins at Knock village with an average slope of about 8 percent over 7.5 kilometres. Cyclists use this route despite its private status, so check access conditions before you go.

The radar installation at the peak contributes to air traffic control systems across Northern England and Southern Scotland, making it a critical infrastructure point.

Location: Cumbria

Elevation above the sea: 848 m

GPS coordinates: 54.68415,-2.45157

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48