Lake District
Border End
522M
1713FT
About Border End
Rising above the head of Eskdale, this rocky shoulder of Hard Knott offers one of the finest perspectives on the Roman Fort below. Often bypassed for its higher neighbour, this Birkett summit provides a rugged, quiet vantage point looking straight up the Great Cove towards the Scafell massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
377th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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25m
Nearest Town
Eskdale
Geology
Border End is built from layers of lava flows and volcanic ash. You are walking on rock formed by eruptions and volcanic sands.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY228018
Latitude
54.4066°N
Longitude
3.1904°W
Did You Know?
- •The name refers to its topographical position as the 'end' of the high ground, marking the edge of the Hard Knott plateau before the terrain drops precipitously into the depths of Eskdale.
- •Though technically a subsidiary top of Hard Knott, Bill Birkett included it in his 'Complete Lakeland Fells' because its position provides a far superior view of the surrounding valleys than the true summit.
- •The summit offers a perfect bird's-eye view of the Mediobogdum Roman Fort; from this height, the layout of the granaries, headquarters, and commandant’s house is clearly discernible against the fellside.
- •Looking north, the view is dominated by the dramatic profile of Scafell Pike and the dark gap of Mickledore, while to the east, the road can be seen snaking up the brutal gradients of the Hardknott Pass.
- •It is a rare example of a hill where the 'End' is arguably more interesting than the middle, mostly because it is where the best views were left.