North Pennines
Flagdaw
414M
1357FT
About Flagdaw
Rising above the Upper Eden Valley, this quiet moorland summit marks the wild transition between the North Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales. Its grassy slopes offer a sense of solitude, providing clear, uncrowded views across to the crags of Mallerstang Edge and the sprawling plateau of Wild Boar Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
220th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
Westmorland and Furness
Geology
You are walking over ancient volcanic ash and hardened mudstone, layered with rugged sandstones and slates formed from compressed sediments.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY691289
Latitude
54.6540°N
Longitude
2.4760°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Old Norse 'flag', referring to an area where turf or peat has been cut, reflecting the hill's long history as a source of local fuel.
- •Positioned on the northern shoulder of the High Seat massif, it serves as a fine vantage point for surveying the Eden Valley and the distant silhouette of Nine Standards Rigg.
- •The terrain is typical of the western North Pennines, characterized by thick grasses and the occasional peat hag, making it a terrain better suited to sturdy boots than casual strolls.
- •As a Tump, its primary appeal is often limited to those who find a peculiar satisfaction in ticking off summits with exactly 30 metres of prominence, regardless of how much bog one must navigate to reach the top.