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.

• •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.