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Cross Fell Cross Fell is the highest summit in the North Pennines, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The range is dominated by open moors which are dissected by deep dales. There are a few villages which often reflect the legacies of a mining and industrial past. Cross Fell, Great Dun Fell and Little Dun Fell are crossed by the Pennine Way long distance trail. In fact, Cross Fell is the highest point along this popular path. Apart from the three highest summits, the remaining mountains in the list are high points in an undulating moor.
List of walks ★ GPS file available ☩ Route profile
Walk Description Grade Miles 3070 ★Knock Fell & High Cup Nick from Dufton mod/hard 12.00 3071 ★Cross Fell & Great Dun Fell from Kirkland mod/hard 12.00
Rank Mountain Metres/Feet Location 24 Cross Fell 893 / 2930 North Pennines 42 Great Dun Fell 848 / 2782 North Pennines 44 Little Dun Fell 842 / 2762 North Pennines 69 Knock Fell 794 / 2605 North Pennines 72 Mickle Fell 788 / 2585 North Pennines 86 Meldon Hill 767 / 2516 North Pennines 99 Little Fell 745 / 2444 North Pennines 128 Melmerby Fell 709 / 2326 North Pennines 139 Backstone Edge 699 / 2293 North Pennines 153 Round Hill 686 / 2251 North Pennines 167 Murton Fell 675 / 2215 North Pennines 207 Viewing Hill 649 / 2129 North Pennines 219 Fiends's Fell 634 / 2080 North Pennines 239 Bellbeaver Rigg 620 / 2034 North Pennines 241 Bink Moss 619 / 2031 North Pennines
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What is a mountain?
The accepted standard for a mountain in England & Wales is that its summit is 610 metres (2000 feet) or more above sea level. In addition, rules are in place on the height difference above intervening cols with adjacent summits to determine whether a summit is a separate mountain or a subsidiary 'top'. This is not the place to discuss the technicalities of this issue but the list has been checked against reliable tables. With simplicity in mind separate tops have been excluded from the list as these would normally be discussed in relation to their main summits. The list includes 258 summits and these will all be added in due course starting from the highest and working down.
Stay Safe
Do enjoy yourself when out walking and choose a route that is within your capabilities especially with regard to navigation.
Do turn back if the weather deteriorates especially in winter or when visibility is poor.
Do wear the right clothing for the anticipated weather conditions. If the weather is likely to change for the worse make sure you have enough extra clothing in your pack.
Do tell someone where you are planning to walk especially in areas that see few other walkers.
Do take maps and other navigational aids. Do not rely on mobile devices in areas where reception is poor. Take spare batteries especially in cold weather.
Do check the weather forecast before leaving. The Met Office has a number of forecasts for walkers that identify specific weather risks.
Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described. It is worth reiterating the point that you should embark on a walk with the correct maps preferably at 1:25000 scale. This will enable any difficulties with route finding to be assessed and corrective action taken if necessary.
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