North Pennines
Forty Acres
368M
1207FT
About Forty Acres
Rising gently above the village of Airton in Malhamdale, this modest limestone hill offers a peaceful alternative to the busier Gordale Scar. Its grassy slopes are typical of the southern Dales, providing a straightforward ascent with clear perspectives over the winding River Aire and the higher fells surrounding Malham.
Key Statistics
Rank
248th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
Westmorland and Furness
Geology
You are walking over layers of limestone, sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These rocks form the Alston Formation, creating the rugged ground beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.7000°N
Longitude
2.4300°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the traditional English unit of land measurement, marking out a specific large enclosure or pasture on the limestone plateau above the village of Airton.
- •Looking north from the summit, the view is dominated by the massive limestone scar of Malham Cove, with the peat-covered dome of Fountains Fell rising behind it on the horizon.
- •The hill is frequently traversed as part of a circular walk from Kirkby Malham, providing a quieter vantage point of the Aire valley than the more famous tourist paths nearby.
- •Despite the name, reaching the summit does not grant the walker title deeds to any of the land; the only thing you are permitted to take away is a slightly better sense of the local geography.