Clough Head

Clough Head is a 726-meter summit at the northern end of the Helvellyn range in Cumbria. The peak's eastern slopes drop sharply, while the western face consists of rocky outcrops and grassy slopes that gradually descend toward the valley floor.

The mountain's lower section, known as Threlkeld Knotts, contains traces of Iron Age settlements dating back centuries. Granite extraction took place on the lower slopes until operations ceased in the 1980s.

The peak belongs to three recognized classifications of English hills: Birkett Hills, Hewitt Hills, and Wainwright Hills in the Lake District region.

Several walking routes reach the summit from different starting points, including paths from the Old Coach Road and a lane near Newsham Farm. Most routes take between two and three hours to complete from the car park depending on your chosen path.

An abandoned railway goods wagon sits on the mountainside, once repurposed as a storage shelter for past mountain activities and quarrying operations. This unusual relic offers a curious glimpse into how mountain workers creatively adapted machinery for everyday needs.

Location: Cumbria

Elevation above the sea: 726 m

GPS coordinates: 54.59365,-3.03236

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58