North Pennines
Cumrew Fell
483M
1585FT
About Cumrew Fell
Rising above the Eden Valley on the western edge of the North Pennines, this grassy upland offers a quieter alternative to the higher Pennine tops. It provides a grandstand view across the Solway Plain towards the distinctive profiles of Skiddaw and Blencathra, marking the transition from rugged moorland to fertile vale.
Key Statistics
Rank
192nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North Pennines
Prominence
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120m
Nearest Town
Cumrew
Geology
Your path climbs across layers of limestone, sandstone, and mudstone. These mixed rock beds form the rugged foundation of the fell beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY564520
Latitude
54.8609°N
Longitude
2.6807°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Cumrew is of Cumbric origin, likely derived from the words 'cwm' and 'rhiw', meaning the valley of the slope—a reference to the fell's steep western face that drops toward the village below.
- •From the summit cairn, the view west is dominated by the Lake District's Northern Fells, with the sharp edge of Blencathra and the massive bulk of Skiddaw clearly visible across the Eden Valley.
- •The fell is home to Cardunneth Pike, a subsidiary top marked by a massive Bronze Age burial cairn, indicating that these high ridges were significant sites for local tribes long before the Romans arrived in nearby Haltwhistle.
- •To the north, the horizon stretches past the Solway Firth to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway, while the higher, bleaker moorland of Cold Fell dominates the view to the northeast.
- •On a typical Pennine day, the fell serves as an excellent laboratory for testing the 'waterproof' claims of your outdoor gear against the unhindered winds blowing off the Solway.