Cross Fell
Walking Guide and Walks

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

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Walk	Description	Grade	Miles
3070★	Knock Fell & High Cup Nick	mod/hard	12.00
3071★	Cross Fell & Great Dun Fell from Kirkland	mod/hard	12.00

Table of summits in the Cross Fell Group

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

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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