Peak District
Grit Fell
468M
1535FT
About Grit Fell
Rising above the city of Lancaster, this broad-backed gritstone moorland forms a vital link in the Bowland horseshoe. While often overshadowed by its craggy neighbour Clougha Pike, Grit Fell offers a wilder, quieter experience of peat hags and heather, providing a high-level traverse toward the loftier plateau of Ward’s Stone.
Key Statistics
Rank
82nd Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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33
Nearest Town
Lancaster
Geology
Grit Fell is built from layers of rugged sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These durable rocks form the solid foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD557587
Latitude
54.0224°N
Longitude
2.6777°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal description of the local geology, Millstone Grit, combined with the Old Norse 'fjall', a linguistic remnant of Viking influence in the Lancashire uplands.
- •It is a key waypoint on the classic 'Bowland Horseshoe' walk, positioned on the high ridge between the popular gritstone outcrops of Clougha Pike and the summit of Ward’s Stone.
- •The summit offers a commanding view over the Lune Valley toward Morecambe Bay, with the southern fells of the Lake District, including Coniston Old Man and Black Combe, visible across the water.
- •Ancient boundary stones can be found along the ridge, marking the historic limits of local estates such as Abbeystead, which have managed these moors for centuries.
- •The traverse between here and Ward’s Stone is an excellent place to conduct unplanned experiments into the depth and viscosity of Lancashire peat bogs.