Lake District
Casterfell Hill
367M
1205FT
About Casterfell Hill
Rising above the Rawthey Valley near Sedbergh, this modest grassy height offers a quieter alternative to the busier Howgill tops. It provides a unique perspective on the steep, velvet-like flanks of Baugh Fell and the western dales, sitting comfortably within the Synge classification of Lakeland peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
656th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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19.6m
Nearest Town
Greenholme
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is the Coniston Group, a formation made of sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY596021
Latitude
54.4129°N
Longitude
2.6228°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely incorporates the Old English 'ceaster', suggesting a historical connection to Roman activity or fortifications within the nearby Lune and Rawthey valley corridors.
- •It is classified as a Synge, a list compiled by Tim Synge in his 1995 guide, which captures summits that often fall through the cracks of more famous lists like the Wainwrights.
- •The summit offers a clear, earned view of the 'Sedbergh skyline', including the steep ascent of Winder and the massive flat-topped profile of Baugh Fell across the valley.
- •At 367 metres, it serves as a modest gateway to the Far Eastern Fells, usually ignored by those rushing toward the more dramatic heights of High Street or Helvellyn.