Lake District
Godworth
365M
1197FT
About Godworth
Situated on the western fringes of the Lake District near Ennerdale Bridge, this modest hill offers a quieter alternative to the rugged high peaks. A grassy Birkett and Synge, it provides an excellent perspective over the length of Ennerdale Water and the craggy profile of Bowness Knott across the valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
661st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Western Fells
Prominence
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19m
Nearest Town
Lamplugh
Geology
Godworth rests on the Kirk Stile Formation, which is composed of fine-grained mudstone and siltstone.
Find It
Latitude
54.5519°N
Longitude
3.3916°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Godworth likely originates from the Old English 'worth', meaning an enclosure or farmstead, potentially associated with a personal name like Goda, suggesting early pastoral use of these lower western slopes.
- •While often bypassed by those heading straight for the higher ground of Grike and Crag Fell, Godworth serves as a fine introductory ascent from Ennerdale Bridge, offering a gradual climb through the transition from farmland to open fell.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear, longitudinal view of Ennerdale Water, framed by the steep slopes of Bowness Knott to the north and the rising bulk of Great Borne.
- •As a Synge and a Birkett that lacks Wainwright status, Godworth remains blissfully ignored by the guidebook-clutching crowds, ensuring your only competition for the summit cairn will likely be the local Herdwick population.