Lake District
Fox Haw
385M
1263FT
About Fox Haw
Tucked within the rugged granite landscape above Boot, this rocky Birkett offers a quiet perspective on the western fells. The terrain is a mix of heather and hidden bog, leading to a modest summit outcrop. From here, you’ll find a perfectly framed view across Eskdale toward Scafell and Slight Side.
Key Statistics
Rank
630th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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69m
Nearest Town
Hall Dunnerdale
Geology
You are walking across layers of volcanic sandstone, compressed ash, and hard lava. These rocks were shaped by ancient explosive eruptions and molten flows.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD223936
Latitude
54.3325°N
Longitude
3.1956°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the English animal name with the Old Norse 'haugr', meaning a hill or mound, reflecting the area's Viking farming heritage.
- •It is featured in Bill Birkett’s 'Complete Lakeland Fells', typically visited as a satellite peak alongside the more prominent Green Crag.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed look at the southern face of Harter Fell, rising steeply across the valley of the River Esk.
- •Given the local terrain, the ascent is less of a climb and more of a tactical exercise in avoiding the frequent, ankle-deep bog troughs that guard the ridge.