' + go4mailvariable + '<\/a>') Those who live and work in the village are mainly employed in agriculture. Cross Fell is the highest point on the Pennine Way. England - North England - Cumbria - North Pennines. The walk carries on to intersect and cross the infant River Tees a mere four miles from its source, before tracking the almost entire length of the isolated Trout Beck, a major tributary of the upper Tees. The shelter, which was established in memory of John Gregory, a climber who was killed in a climbing accident in the Alps, is regularly maintained and stocked up with fuel to fulfill its purpose as a welcome sanctuary against the elements in this remote area of the Pennines. You will also reach the summit of Little Dun Fell at 842m (2763ft). Walking Questions and Answers    . To climb Cross Fell follow the route of the Pennine Way on a large and well constructed track. What’s more, you’ll also reach the summits of the second and third highest peaks in the Pennines, Great Dun Fell and Little Dun Fell. From Garrigill the walk heads south, following the route of the South Tyne. A challenging high-fell endurance walk across remote moorland, peaking with the ascent of Cross Fell, the highest point on the Pennine Chain at a little under 3,000 feet. This route from Kirkland is probably the shortest way. Re: Anybody Walked Up Cross Fell? if (x.type === 'password') { All the walking routes up Cross The population today is nearer 200. Cross Fell is 893 metres high. Name: Garrigill, Eden Place type: Village Location: Grid Ref: NY 7442 4160 • X/Y co-ords: 374425, 541604 • Lat/Long: 54.76869965,-2.39905175 Little Dun Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (25th highest in England, 51st highest in England & Wales). Completed this walk on the 29th June 2013 as part of C2C training. Despite using the beam, only northern based stations were worked. Access is available to Walkingworld subscribers or you can buy the walk individually for £1.95 once you are logged in. The return leg (Part 2 of the walk) also starts with several miles of rugged moorland, but ends with a glorious wooded, riverside stroll along the valley of the South Tyne, in complete contrast to the openness of the fells. (Guide Resolution = 300dpi. The route then rises quite steeply up the side of a high ridge alongside a deep, man-made gully called a hush to intersect the Pennine Way long-distance walk on the highest surfaced road in Britain. Home    Cross Fell is the highest of the Pennines, its vast summit looking out across the Vale of Eden to the Lakeland mountains. Copyright ©1999, ©2021 Walkingworld Ltd. All rights reserved | Credits. Introduction: Cross Fell in the Pennines is the highest hill in England outside the Lake District at 2,930 feet (893 m), the highest point of the Pennines and therefore deserves a visit. The return is via a set of sheep fields. Long Man Hill is known as an English Nuttall (184th highest in England, 318th highest in England & Wales), Some Photos and Pictures from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Bellbeaver Rigg (Tynehead Fell) from Tyne Head, Great Dun Fell and Little Dun Fell from the tall cairn on Cross Fell summit plateau, Waterfalls on Tyne Head near the source of The River Tyne, Small shelter on Long Man Hill with Great Dunn Fell, Little Dun Fell and Cross Fell in the background, The River South Tyne wearing it's autumn coat from near Hole House Farm, The Tyne Head Sculpture by Gilbert Ward marking the source of the South Tyne, The River South Tyne above Hole House Farm, . x.type = 'text'; Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Standing on the River South Tyne, not far from its source, and near Cross Fell is the small village of Garrigill. It can be rather awkward to reach, involving some lengthy treks. [email address] (NB. Copyright © 2000-2021 TMDH Limited. Backstone Edge (Dufton Fell) is known as an English Nuttall (135th highest in England, 222nd highest in England & Wales); Long Man Hill at 658m (2159ft). (Hushing is the process of exposing lead ore by building a dam, filling it with water and then breaking the dam and letting the force of the water strip away the topsoil, leaving a gully). The best introduction to the style of riding they offer is to tackle an out and back ride up the bridleway that climbs to the northern shoulder of Cross Fell from the lovely village of Garrigill. Climb Cross Fell | Where2Walk Best where2walk.co.uk. Garrigill - Ashgill Force - Tyne Head - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill Garrigill lies in the remote Cumbrian valley of the River South Tyne surrounded entirely by high fells. Cross Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (12th highest in England, 30th highest in England & Wales). Great Dun Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (29th highest in England, 57th highest in England & Wales). } else { There are 515 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Cross Fell. Hill Skills    The Pennine Hills form the backbone of England and Cross Fell is their highest point. This email address is protected by JavaScript. At least = 660 pixels (wide) x 440 pixels (high).). The man and … Navigation Tips at Ashgill Force The South Tyne Way provides the outbound route to Ashgill Force. Find new companions for walks in North West England. Greg's Hut is a stone-built shelter (mountain bothy) formerly a leadmining building but now adapted specifically for use by walkers as a refuge. go4mailvariable='go4awalk.com' “Cross Fell dominates the skyline in eastern Cumbria, standing guard over the Eden Valley to its West and is clearly visible from many Lake District mountains. Starting from the south end of Garrigill, follow the Pennine Way signs all the way to Greg's Hut, an open bothy. To contribute to go4awalk.com or to contact us about anything at all - see Talk To Us. See Help > FAQs - Logging On for details on how to enable cookies in your browser. Garrigill  -  The Pennine Way  -  The South Tyne Trail  -  Low Crossgill  -  Ash Gill  -  Ashgill Force  -  Hole House Farm  -  Tynehead Farm  -  Tyne Head  -  River Tees  -  Dunfell Hush  -  Great Dun Fell  -  Little Dun Fell  -  Cross Fell  -  Skirwith Fell  -  Yad Stone  -  Greg's Hut (bothy)  -  Backstone Edge (Lambgreen Hills)  -  Long Man Hill  -  Black Band  -  Garrigill. A 57-year-old man with hypothermia on Cross Fell. “The Pennine Way runs over the summit of Cross Fell and often draws visitors to the area from all over the world. Walk Ideas and Collections    . Cookies must be enabled for you to Log On successfully. Very remote - never saw any other hikers all day. The population today is nearer 200. Peaks and Mountains    You need to log in as a member of Walkingworld to access the details for this walk. Walk Search    There’d be no welcoming pint of ale to celebrate a long day’s walking; the village pub was empty and boarded up. Route map for 'Cross Fell' - a 46.4km cycle route near Garrigill, UK. Cross Fell is a summit in the North Pennines - Western Fells region or range in England. A couple of miles of fairly flat terrain follows before the South Tyne, fed by lots of small gills, sikes and burns, steadily rises to its source, where it emerges from a spring in the lower slopes of Tynehead Fell at a point marked by a large stone sculpture. Click here for the A - Z, load all 31 walk photos from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking. The first is the bridleway climbing out from Kirkland on a good track up … The ambitious walker can continue on to the Tees and follow this to its source way up on the slopes of Cross Fell (walks 18, 27 and 76). The walk from Garrigill near Alston is a 15 mile circular and although not the shortest approach (that distinction lies with the small village of Kirkland to the west) it is the most popular. Peak Bagging    Before the churchyard in Garrigill was consecrated, villagers used to have to carry their dead along this high, remote path – across the roof of the Pennines – for burial in the Eden Valley. //--> It took almost eight miles from the top of Cross Fell, but eventually we arrived at the welcoming sight of Garrigill, meaning our day was ending. On the whole the walk is ruined by the last 6 miles of hardcore/rubble access track which is an absolute killer on the feet. « Reply #3 on: 20:10:31, 30/06/13 » Pennine Way from Garrigill is very obvious until you have to bear left off the 4WD track after passing Greg's Hut. In 1.5 miles there is a short detour to view Ashgill Force, a waterfall on the Ashgill Burn that flows under a road-bridge on the B6277 and falls an impressive fifty feet into a pool before flowing into the South Tyne. This was a pleasant day's walk over Cross Fell. Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Great Dun Fell at 848m (2783ft). The most popular way to climb Cross Fell is a start from Garrigill near Alston. Be careful coming down off Cross fell as it is easy to lose the path. The summit is crossed by the Pennine Way. Competitions    x.type = 'password'; There are three main options. There is an open, cross-shaped stone shelter at the summit next to the trig point and from here a series of cairns guides you safely off the hill along the route of the Pennine Way, a reassuring aid if the cloud or fog descends. Along the way you will also bag Backstone Edge (Dufton Fell) at 699m (2294ft). The official start of the South Tyne Trail is four miles south of Garrigill at Tyne Head, the source of the river (walk 19). Free example walks, See/Show Password The route is just 20 miles and goes from Garrigill City Centre along the South Tyne Trail to the source of the River South Tyne, over to the Tees and then follows Trout Beck to Dun Fell Hush, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell, Cross Fell and the Pennine Way back to Garrigill … var x = document.getElementById('password'); A rollercoaster of terrain follows where the route traverses in turn the summits of Great Dunn Fell with its Air Traffic Control station, Little Dunn Fell and finally Cross Fell, the highest point of the walk. Camping    Condition : I feel absolutely fine after today's walk. The team were also called out to rescue a lost man on Cross Fell, a couple lost while walking from Dufton to Garrigill and a 57 year-old man with hypothermia. Even then it is a long climb across the moors. Great Dun Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (23rd highest in England, 49th highest in England & Wales). Please enable javascript in your browser preferences). Meteorological equipment located on the fell has on occasions recorded wind speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.Cross Fell at 2,929 feet is the highest point of the Pennines and is also the highest point in England outside of the Lake District. Product Reviews/Gear Tests    There was a depressing sight to greet us at the village green however. For help see Help. Little Dun Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (32nd highest in England, 60th highest in England & Wales). Vary the descent by taking the path to the east of the fell. Sorry, but your browser does not appear to be accepting our cookies. go4mailvariable=('walk_pics' + '@' + go4mailvariable) Pack : Today I carried full camping gear. Birds, Flowers, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Moor, Nature Trail, River, Waterfall, Wildlife. Log On/Accounts    Cross Fell summit I was looking forward to my first sight of Greg’s Hut, a bothy restored by friends of climber John Gregory who was killed in a climbing accident in the Alps in 1968. The walk up to Cross fell is great. }. Garrigill - Ashgill Force - Tyne Head - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill Garrigill lies in the remote Cumbrian valley of the River South Tyne surrounded entirely by high fells. Cross Fell from Little Dun Fell Apart from a very long walk from Garrigill in South Tynedale on the Pennine Way most approaches to Cross Fell tend to come from the west. Part of the walk I rate as amber. Places to Stay    The team were also called out to rescue a lost man on Cross Fell, a couple lost while walking from Dufton to Garrigill and a 57 year-old man with hypothermia. Walking | Garrigill - Great Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill | This is a classic High Pennines walk through an area that is often described as 'England's Last Wilderness'. To close this message click anywhere outside this window, • Find NewWalking Friends &Walking Groups, • Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking, Can't find something? From Cross Fell the route follows the Pennine Way along a wide, stony bridleway that passes Greg's Hut on its long, gradual descent back to Garrigill. News    Walking Gear Guides    Find New Walking Friends    Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill. The three adjacent peaks form part of an escarpment that runs from the south-east to the north-west, with views to the west of the Eden Valley and the high peaks of the Lake District beyond, to the east the valleys of the Tees and South Tyne and to the north-west, the Solway Firth and the southern uplands of Scotland. Please indicate where each photo was taken. go4awalk.com Help    load all 31 walk photos from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Send us your photographs and pictures from your walks and hikes. and we shall do our best to publish them. Your Stories    At its peak Garrigill was home to 1,000 people mainly employed in the lead mining industry, though its population numbers less than 200 now. A lost man on Cross Fell. Lost path near Great Dun, south of Cross Fell. Vital Statistics: Length: 20ml (32km) Ascent: 2,905ft (885m) Time: 10 … Talk to us    This walk includes some wild country and it is recommended that a fine day is chosen before setting out. The route from Garrigill follows an interesting valley walk tracking the upper reaches of the River South Tyne to its source, including a short detour to view the impressive Ashgill Force waterfall. Route outline for walk c293: Garrigill - The Pennine Way - The South Tyne Trail - Low Crossgill - Ash Gill - Ashgill Force - Hole House Farm - Tynehead Farm - Tyne Head - River Tees - Dunfell Hush - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Skirwith Fell - Yad Stone - Greg's Hut (bothy) - Backstone Edge (Lambgreen Hills) - Long Man Hill - Black Band - Garrigill. It even has its very own wind known as the Helm Wind, a north-easterly that blows mainly during the spring. Squat and grey, it blends into its surroundings but eventually I spotted it and decided to have a more sheltered rest. The long, high ridge stretching south from Cross Fell’s summit takes in Little Dun Fell (2762ft/842m) and Great Dun Fell … Are you sure you wish to delete this comment? All rights reserved. To add your walk photographs and pictures to this walk, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: ' + go4mailvariable + '<\/a>') Those who live and work in the village are mainly employed in agriculture. Cross Fell is the highest point on the Pennine Way. England - North England - Cumbria - North Pennines. The walk carries on to intersect and cross the infant River Tees a mere four miles from its source, before tracking the almost entire length of the isolated Trout Beck, a major tributary of the upper Tees. The shelter, which was established in memory of John Gregory, a climber who was killed in a climbing accident in the Alps, is regularly maintained and stocked up with fuel to fulfill its purpose as a welcome sanctuary against the elements in this remote area of the Pennines. You will also reach the summit of Little Dun Fell at 842m (2763ft). Walking Questions and Answers    . To climb Cross Fell follow the route of the Pennine Way on a large and well constructed track. What’s more, you’ll also reach the summits of the second and third highest peaks in the Pennines, Great Dun Fell and Little Dun Fell. From Garrigill the walk heads south, following the route of the South Tyne. A challenging high-fell endurance walk across remote moorland, peaking with the ascent of Cross Fell, the highest point on the Pennine Chain at a little under 3,000 feet. This route from Kirkland is probably the shortest way. Re: Anybody Walked Up Cross Fell? if (x.type === 'password') { All the walking routes up Cross The population today is nearer 200. Cross Fell is 893 metres high. Name: Garrigill, Eden Place type: Village Location: Grid Ref: NY 7442 4160 • X/Y co-ords: 374425, 541604 • Lat/Long: 54.76869965,-2.39905175 Little Dun Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (25th highest in England, 51st highest in England & Wales). Completed this walk on the 29th June 2013 as part of C2C training. Despite using the beam, only northern based stations were worked. Access is available to Walkingworld subscribers or you can buy the walk individually for £1.95 once you are logged in. The return leg (Part 2 of the walk) also starts with several miles of rugged moorland, but ends with a glorious wooded, riverside stroll along the valley of the South Tyne, in complete contrast to the openness of the fells. (Guide Resolution = 300dpi. The route then rises quite steeply up the side of a high ridge alongside a deep, man-made gully called a hush to intersect the Pennine Way long-distance walk on the highest surfaced road in Britain. Home    Cross Fell is the highest of the Pennines, its vast summit looking out across the Vale of Eden to the Lakeland mountains. Copyright ©1999, ©2021 Walkingworld Ltd. All rights reserved | Credits. Introduction: Cross Fell in the Pennines is the highest hill in England outside the Lake District at 2,930 feet (893 m), the highest point of the Pennines and therefore deserves a visit. The return is via a set of sheep fields. Long Man Hill is known as an English Nuttall (184th highest in England, 318th highest in England & Wales), Some Photos and Pictures from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Bellbeaver Rigg (Tynehead Fell) from Tyne Head, Great Dun Fell and Little Dun Fell from the tall cairn on Cross Fell summit plateau, Waterfalls on Tyne Head near the source of The River Tyne, Small shelter on Long Man Hill with Great Dunn Fell, Little Dun Fell and Cross Fell in the background, The River South Tyne wearing it's autumn coat from near Hole House Farm, The Tyne Head Sculpture by Gilbert Ward marking the source of the South Tyne, The River South Tyne above Hole House Farm, . x.type = 'text'; Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Standing on the River South Tyne, not far from its source, and near Cross Fell is the small village of Garrigill. It can be rather awkward to reach, involving some lengthy treks. [email address] (NB. Copyright © 2000-2021 TMDH Limited. Backstone Edge (Dufton Fell) is known as an English Nuttall (135th highest in England, 222nd highest in England & Wales); Long Man Hill at 658m (2159ft). (Hushing is the process of exposing lead ore by building a dam, filling it with water and then breaking the dam and letting the force of the water strip away the topsoil, leaving a gully). The best introduction to the style of riding they offer is to tackle an out and back ride up the bridleway that climbs to the northern shoulder of Cross Fell from the lovely village of Garrigill. Climb Cross Fell | Where2Walk Best where2walk.co.uk. Garrigill - Ashgill Force - Tyne Head - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill Garrigill lies in the remote Cumbrian valley of the River South Tyne surrounded entirely by high fells. Cross Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (12th highest in England, 30th highest in England & Wales). Great Dun Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (29th highest in England, 57th highest in England & Wales). } else { There are 515 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Cross Fell. Hill Skills    The Pennine Hills form the backbone of England and Cross Fell is their highest point. This email address is protected by JavaScript. At least = 660 pixels (wide) x 440 pixels (high).). The man and … Navigation Tips at Ashgill Force The South Tyne Way provides the outbound route to Ashgill Force. Find new companions for walks in North West England. Greg's Hut is a stone-built shelter (mountain bothy) formerly a leadmining building but now adapted specifically for use by walkers as a refuge. go4mailvariable='go4awalk.com' “Cross Fell dominates the skyline in eastern Cumbria, standing guard over the Eden Valley to its West and is clearly visible from many Lake District mountains. Starting from the south end of Garrigill, follow the Pennine Way signs all the way to Greg's Hut, an open bothy. To contribute to go4awalk.com or to contact us about anything at all - see Talk To Us. See Help > FAQs - Logging On for details on how to enable cookies in your browser. Garrigill  -  The Pennine Way  -  The South Tyne Trail  -  Low Crossgill  -  Ash Gill  -  Ashgill Force  -  Hole House Farm  -  Tynehead Farm  -  Tyne Head  -  River Tees  -  Dunfell Hush  -  Great Dun Fell  -  Little Dun Fell  -  Cross Fell  -  Skirwith Fell  -  Yad Stone  -  Greg's Hut (bothy)  -  Backstone Edge (Lambgreen Hills)  -  Long Man Hill  -  Black Band  -  Garrigill. A 57-year-old man with hypothermia on Cross Fell. “The Pennine Way runs over the summit of Cross Fell and often draws visitors to the area from all over the world. Walk Ideas and Collections    . Cookies must be enabled for you to Log On successfully. Very remote - never saw any other hikers all day. The population today is nearer 200. Peaks and Mountains    You need to log in as a member of Walkingworld to access the details for this walk. Walk Search    There’d be no welcoming pint of ale to celebrate a long day’s walking; the village pub was empty and boarded up. Route map for 'Cross Fell' - a 46.4km cycle route near Garrigill, UK. Cross Fell is a summit in the North Pennines - Western Fells region or range in England. A couple of miles of fairly flat terrain follows before the South Tyne, fed by lots of small gills, sikes and burns, steadily rises to its source, where it emerges from a spring in the lower slopes of Tynehead Fell at a point marked by a large stone sculpture. Click here for the A - Z, load all 31 walk photos from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking. The first is the bridleway climbing out from Kirkland on a good track up … The ambitious walker can continue on to the Tees and follow this to its source way up on the slopes of Cross Fell (walks 18, 27 and 76). The walk from Garrigill near Alston is a 15 mile circular and although not the shortest approach (that distinction lies with the small village of Kirkland to the west) it is the most popular. Peak Bagging    Before the churchyard in Garrigill was consecrated, villagers used to have to carry their dead along this high, remote path – across the roof of the Pennines – for burial in the Eden Valley. //--> It took almost eight miles from the top of Cross Fell, but eventually we arrived at the welcoming sight of Garrigill, meaning our day was ending. On the whole the walk is ruined by the last 6 miles of hardcore/rubble access track which is an absolute killer on the feet. « Reply #3 on: 20:10:31, 30/06/13 » Pennine Way from Garrigill is very obvious until you have to bear left off the 4WD track after passing Greg's Hut. In 1.5 miles there is a short detour to view Ashgill Force, a waterfall on the Ashgill Burn that flows under a road-bridge on the B6277 and falls an impressive fifty feet into a pool before flowing into the South Tyne. This was a pleasant day's walk over Cross Fell. Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Great Dun Fell at 848m (2783ft). The most popular way to climb Cross Fell is a start from Garrigill near Alston. Be careful coming down off Cross fell as it is easy to lose the path. The summit is crossed by the Pennine Way. Competitions    x.type = 'password'; There are three main options. There is an open, cross-shaped stone shelter at the summit next to the trig point and from here a series of cairns guides you safely off the hill along the route of the Pennine Way, a reassuring aid if the cloud or fog descends. Along the way you will also bag Backstone Edge (Dufton Fell) at 699m (2294ft). The official start of the South Tyne Trail is four miles south of Garrigill at Tyne Head, the source of the river (walk 19). Free example walks, See/Show Password The route is just 20 miles and goes from Garrigill City Centre along the South Tyne Trail to the source of the River South Tyne, over to the Tees and then follows Trout Beck to Dun Fell Hush, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell, Cross Fell and the Pennine Way back to Garrigill … var x = document.getElementById('password'); A rollercoaster of terrain follows where the route traverses in turn the summits of Great Dunn Fell with its Air Traffic Control station, Little Dunn Fell and finally Cross Fell, the highest point of the walk. Camping    Condition : I feel absolutely fine after today's walk. The team were also called out to rescue a lost man on Cross Fell, a couple lost while walking from Dufton to Garrigill and a 57 year-old man with hypothermia. Even then it is a long climb across the moors. Great Dun Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (23rd highest in England, 49th highest in England & Wales). Please enable javascript in your browser preferences). Meteorological equipment located on the fell has on occasions recorded wind speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.Cross Fell at 2,929 feet is the highest point of the Pennines and is also the highest point in England outside of the Lake District. Product Reviews/Gear Tests    There was a depressing sight to greet us at the village green however. For help see Help. Little Dun Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (32nd highest in England, 60th highest in England & Wales). Vary the descent by taking the path to the east of the fell. Sorry, but your browser does not appear to be accepting our cookies. go4mailvariable=('walk_pics' + '@' + go4mailvariable) Pack : Today I carried full camping gear. Birds, Flowers, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Moor, Nature Trail, River, Waterfall, Wildlife. Log On/Accounts    Cross Fell summit I was looking forward to my first sight of Greg’s Hut, a bothy restored by friends of climber John Gregory who was killed in a climbing accident in the Alps in 1968. The walk up to Cross fell is great. }. Garrigill - Ashgill Force - Tyne Head - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill Garrigill lies in the remote Cumbrian valley of the River South Tyne surrounded entirely by high fells. Cross Fell from Little Dun Fell Apart from a very long walk from Garrigill in South Tynedale on the Pennine Way most approaches to Cross Fell tend to come from the west. Part of the walk I rate as amber. Places to Stay    The team were also called out to rescue a lost man on Cross Fell, a couple lost while walking from Dufton to Garrigill and a 57 year-old man with hypothermia. Walking | Garrigill - Great Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill | This is a classic High Pennines walk through an area that is often described as 'England's Last Wilderness'. To close this message click anywhere outside this window, • Find NewWalking Friends &Walking Groups, • Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking, Can't find something? From Cross Fell the route follows the Pennine Way along a wide, stony bridleway that passes Greg's Hut on its long, gradual descent back to Garrigill. News    Walking Gear Guides    Find New Walking Friends    Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill. The three adjacent peaks form part of an escarpment that runs from the south-east to the north-west, with views to the west of the Eden Valley and the high peaks of the Lake District beyond, to the east the valleys of the Tees and South Tyne and to the north-west, the Solway Firth and the southern uplands of Scotland. Please indicate where each photo was taken. go4awalk.com Help    load all 31 walk photos from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Send us your photographs and pictures from your walks and hikes. and we shall do our best to publish them. Your Stories    At its peak Garrigill was home to 1,000 people mainly employed in the lead mining industry, though its population numbers less than 200 now. A lost man on Cross Fell. Lost path near Great Dun, south of Cross Fell. Vital Statistics: Length: 20ml (32km) Ascent: 2,905ft (885m) Time: 10 … Talk to us    This walk includes some wild country and it is recommended that a fine day is chosen before setting out. The route from Garrigill follows an interesting valley walk tracking the upper reaches of the River South Tyne to its source, including a short detour to view the impressive Ashgill Force waterfall. Route outline for walk c293: Garrigill - The Pennine Way - The South Tyne Trail - Low Crossgill - Ash Gill - Ashgill Force - Hole House Farm - Tynehead Farm - Tyne Head - River Tees - Dunfell Hush - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Skirwith Fell - Yad Stone - Greg's Hut (bothy) - Backstone Edge (Lambgreen Hills) - Long Man Hill - Black Band - Garrigill. It even has its very own wind known as the Helm Wind, a north-easterly that blows mainly during the spring. Squat and grey, it blends into its surroundings but eventually I spotted it and decided to have a more sheltered rest. The long, high ridge stretching south from Cross Fell’s summit takes in Little Dun Fell (2762ft/842m) and Great Dun Fell … Are you sure you wish to delete this comment? All rights reserved. To add your walk photographs and pictures to this walk, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: It took almost eight miles from the top of Cross Fell, but eventually we arrived at the welcoming sight of Garrigill, meaning our day was ending. On the whole the walk is ruined by the last 6 miles of hardcore/rubble access track which is an absolute killer on the feet. « Reply #3 on: 20:10:31, 30/06/13 » Pennine Way from Garrigill is very obvious until you have to bear left off the 4WD track after passing Greg's Hut. In 1.5 miles there is a short detour to view Ashgill Force, a waterfall on the Ashgill Burn that flows under a road-bridge on the B6277 and falls an impressive fifty feet into a pool before flowing into the South Tyne. This was a pleasant day's walk over Cross Fell. Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Great Dun Fell at 848m (2783ft). The most popular way to climb Cross Fell is a start from Garrigill near Alston. Be careful coming down off Cross fell as it is easy to lose the path. The summit is crossed by the Pennine Way. Competitions    x.type = 'password'; There are three main options. There is an open, cross-shaped stone shelter at the summit next to the trig point and from here a series of cairns guides you safely off the hill along the route of the Pennine Way, a reassuring aid if the cloud or fog descends. Along the way you will also bag Backstone Edge (Dufton Fell) at 699m (2294ft). The official start of the South Tyne Trail is four miles south of Garrigill at Tyne Head, the source of the river (walk 19). Free example walks, See/Show Password The route is just 20 miles and goes from Garrigill City Centre along the South Tyne Trail to the source of the River South Tyne, over to the Tees and then follows Trout Beck to Dun Fell Hush, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell, Cross Fell and the Pennine Way back to Garrigill … var x = document.getElementById('password'); A rollercoaster of terrain follows where the route traverses in turn the summits of Great Dunn Fell with its Air Traffic Control station, Little Dunn Fell and finally Cross Fell, the highest point of the walk. Camping    Condition : I feel absolutely fine after today's walk. The team were also called out to rescue a lost man on Cross Fell, a couple lost while walking from Dufton to Garrigill and a 57 year-old man with hypothermia. Even then it is a long climb across the moors. Great Dun Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (23rd highest in England, 49th highest in England & Wales). Please enable javascript in your browser preferences). Meteorological equipment located on the fell has on occasions recorded wind speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.Cross Fell at 2,929 feet is the highest point of the Pennines and is also the highest point in England outside of the Lake District. Product Reviews/Gear Tests    There was a depressing sight to greet us at the village green however. For help see Help. Little Dun Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (32nd highest in England, 60th highest in England & Wales). Vary the descent by taking the path to the east of the fell. Sorry, but your browser does not appear to be accepting our cookies. go4mailvariable=('walk_pics' + '@' + go4mailvariable) Pack : Today I carried full camping gear. Birds, Flowers, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Moor, Nature Trail, River, Waterfall, Wildlife. Log On/Accounts    Cross Fell summit I was looking forward to my first sight of Greg’s Hut, a bothy restored by friends of climber John Gregory who was killed in a climbing accident in the Alps in 1968. The walk up to Cross fell is great. }. Garrigill - Ashgill Force - Tyne Head - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill Garrigill lies in the remote Cumbrian valley of the River South Tyne surrounded entirely by high fells. Cross Fell from Little Dun Fell Apart from a very long walk from Garrigill in South Tynedale on the Pennine Way most approaches to Cross Fell tend to come from the west. Part of the walk I rate as amber. Places to Stay    The team were also called out to rescue a lost man on Cross Fell, a couple lost while walking from Dufton to Garrigill and a 57 year-old man with hypothermia. Walking | Garrigill - Great Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill | This is a classic High Pennines walk through an area that is often described as 'England's Last Wilderness'. To close this message click anywhere outside this window, • Find NewWalking Friends &Walking Groups, • Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking, Can't find something? From Cross Fell the route follows the Pennine Way along a wide, stony bridleway that passes Greg's Hut on its long, gradual descent back to Garrigill. News    Walking Gear Guides    Find New Walking Friends    Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill. The three adjacent peaks form part of an escarpment that runs from the south-east to the north-west, with views to the west of the Eden Valley and the high peaks of the Lake District beyond, to the east the valleys of the Tees and South Tyne and to the north-west, the Solway Firth and the southern uplands of Scotland. Please indicate where each photo was taken. go4awalk.com Help    load all 31 walk photos from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Send us your photographs and pictures from your walks and hikes. and we shall do our best to publish them. Your Stories    At its peak Garrigill was home to 1,000 people mainly employed in the lead mining industry, though its population numbers less than 200 now. A lost man on Cross Fell. Lost path near Great Dun, south of Cross Fell. Vital Statistics: Length: 20ml (32km) Ascent: 2,905ft (885m) Time: 10 … Talk to us    This walk includes some wild country and it is recommended that a fine day is chosen before setting out. The route from Garrigill follows an interesting valley walk tracking the upper reaches of the River South Tyne to its source, including a short detour to view the impressive Ashgill Force waterfall. Route outline for walk c293: Garrigill - The Pennine Way - The South Tyne Trail - Low Crossgill - Ash Gill - Ashgill Force - Hole House Farm - Tynehead Farm - Tyne Head - River Tees - Dunfell Hush - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Skirwith Fell - Yad Stone - Greg's Hut (bothy) - Backstone Edge (Lambgreen Hills) - Long Man Hill - Black Band - Garrigill. It even has its very own wind known as the Helm Wind, a north-easterly that blows mainly during the spring. Squat and grey, it blends into its surroundings but eventually I spotted it and decided to have a more sheltered rest. The long, high ridge stretching south from Cross Fell’s summit takes in Little Dun Fell (2762ft/842m) and Great Dun Fell … Are you sure you wish to delete this comment? All rights reserved. To add your walk photographs and pictures to this walk, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to:
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