Lake District
Brae Fell
585M
1921FT
About Brae Fell
Situated on the northern fringe of the Lake District, this broad, grass-cloaked shoulder offers a gentle introduction to the Uldale Fells. Its smooth slopes rise above the village of Uldale, providing a straightforward ascent for those seeking quiet ridges and expansive views across the Solway Firth toward the Scottish hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
285th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Northern Fells
Prominence
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15m
Nearest Town
Caldbeck
Geology
You are walking on andesite, a volcanic rock from the Eycott Volcanic Group. These foundations were created by layers of lava flows.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY288351
Latitude
54.7064°N
Longitude
3.1054°W
Did You Know?
- •The name reflects the fell’s proximity to the border, combining the Scots word 'Brae' (a steep hillside) with the Old Norse 'Fell' (mountain or hill).
- •Alfred Wainwright described Brae Fell as one of the smoothest of all the fells, noting its character as a vast, simple curve of grass almost entirely devoid of crags or surface rock.
- •The fell is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI, a Site of Special Scientific Interest protected for its unique geology and the specific upland ecology found on these northern slopes.
- •From the summit, the view north is dominated by the flat expanse of the Solway Plain and the Solway Firth, with the distinctive hump of Criffel clearly visible on the Scottish horizon.
- •It is a hill remarkably lacking in topographical drama; if you manage to find a rock large enough to sit on for lunch, you have likely wandered onto a neighbouring fell by mistake.