Lake District
nameless (Bannisdale Horseshoe - Ancrow Brow N)
540M
1771FT
About nameless (Bannisdale Horseshoe - Ancrow Brow N)
Rising above the remote Longsleddale valley near Sadgill, this grassy high point on the Bannisdale Horseshoe offers a solitude rarely found in the central fells. It serves as an airy vantage point on a quiet, undulating ridge, providing expansive views across rolling moorland toward the rugged, distinctive silhouettes of the Ill Bell ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
349th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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15.5
Nearest Town
Sadgill
Geology
You are walking over layered seafloor mudstone and siltstone. These fine-grained rocks settled in deep ocean waters to form the solid ground beneath your feet.
Classifications
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Latitude
54.4462°N
Longitude
2.7680°W
Did You Know?
- •Alfred Wainwright included this high point as part of his Bannisdale Horseshoe circuit in 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland', valuing the area for its immense silence and its escape from the crowded central hubs.
- •The name 'Ancrow' likely stems from the Old Norse 'en-krō', meaning a remote corner or nook of land, reflecting the hill's isolated position on the edge of the Far Eastern Fells.
- •From this northern shoulder, the view looks directly down the deep trench of Longsleddale, framed by the steep eastern slopes of Kentmere Pike and Shipman Knotts.
- •The summit is often a test of navigation rather than climbing ability; in poor visibility, the broad, featureless plateau makes identifying the exact highest point a matter of faith and a well-calibrated GPS.