Lake District
High Park
247M
810FT
About High Park
High Park is a quiet, low-level summit in the Western Fells, providing an accessible spot near Frizington for those looking for a modest climb. At 247 meters (810 feet), it offers a gentle introduction to the Cumbrian uplands without demanding an entire day's effort.
Key Statistics
Rank
832nd
Parent Range
Western Fells
Prominence
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119m
Nearest Town
Ennerdale Bridge
Geology
Borrowdale Volcanic Group
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY042212
Latitude
54.5769°N
Longitude
3.4822°W
Did You Know?
- •At 247m (810ft), High Park certainly isn't going to challenge Scafell Pike for height, proving that not every satisfying walk in the Lake District needs to involve scrambling thousands of feet. It sits comfortably in the category of minor regional summits, perfect for a short local outing near the coast for locals or visitors seeking solitude.
- •This fell is located firmly within the Western Fells area, which is known for its dramatic proximity to the Irish Sea and the low coastal plain. Although High Park is low, its position means that on a clear day, you might catch glimpses of the wider Cumberland landscape extending west towards the sea near Whitehaven.
- •Being situated near Frizington places High Park outside the immediate, rugged core of the high mountains that dominate the National Park. Frizington has a history linked to the Cumberland coalfield and iron ore mining, suggesting the landscape surrounding the fell might exhibit interesting historical or industrial traces rather than purely wild, untouched scenery.
- •Although modest in size, High Park is still classified as a 'fell,' which is the Cumbrian term derived from Old Norse for a hill or mountain. This linguistic tie connects it to the much larger geographical and historical area settled by the Vikings, reinforcing the ancient naming traditions that persist across the Lake District region.
- •Since it reaches only 247 meters, High Park is significantly shorter than the average height of the famous Wainwrights, whose summits often exceed 600 meters. This lower elevation makes the walk generally accessible year-round and far less prone to the severe blizzards and extreme wind conditions experienced by the loftier peaks further inland.