North Pennines
High Crag
357M
1171FT
About High Crag
Sitting on the quieter southern fringe of the Yorkshire Dales, this modest Tump offers a tranquil alternative to the busier limestone landmarks nearby. The terrain is typical of the area’s lower fells—largely grassy with occasional rocky outcrops, providing a fine vantage point over the undulating pastures near Winterburn and Malhamdale.
Key Statistics
Rank
250th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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30
Nearest Town
Eastby
Geology
As you climb, you are walking on rugged layers of sandstone. This durable rock, known as Millstone Grit, forms the solid foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SE030552
Latitude
53.9934°N
Longitude
1.9543°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Middle English, the name refers to the rugged rock outcrops typical of the limestone country found throughout this corner of the Southern Fells.
- •Its summit offers an excellent perspective over the dark waters of Winterburn Reservoir, with the gritstone plateau of Barden Fell visible on the eastern horizon.
- •As a Tump, the hill possesses a minimum prominence of 30 metres, ensuring it stands as a distinct, if humble, island above the surrounding daleside pastures.
- •It is frequently bypassed by walkers heading for the famous showstoppers of the National Park, making it an ideal spot for those who find the silence of a grassy slope more compelling than a crowded gift shop.