Lake District
Ashstead Fell West Top
468M
1536FT
About Ashstead Fell West Top
Situated above the quiet Westmorland Borrowdale near Kendal, this grassy outlier offers a tranquil alternative to the busier hubs. Part of the Far Eastern Fells, it is classified as a Synge. The terrain is largely pathless turf and rock, providing clear views across the A6 towards the Whinfell Beacon ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
484th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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17.6m
Nearest Town
Whinfell
Geology
You are walking on the Bannisdale Formation, a mix of hardened mud and silt layers pressed together with gritty sandstone.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.4182°N
Longitude
2.6802°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Ashstead likely stems from the Old English 'æsc' and 'stede', meaning the place of ash trees, though the summit is now largely open grazing land.
- •As a Synge, this summit earned its place in hillwalking lore through Tim Synge’s 1995 guide, which identifies Lakeland tops with at least 15 metres of re-ascent.
- •The fell sits within the 'Westmorland Borrowdale', a valley often overlooked by visitors heading to the more famous Borrowdale near Keswick.
- •High points to the north, including Harter Fell and the Longsleddale fells, provide a rugged backdrop to the otherwise soft, rolling character of this landscape.
- •It provides an excellent vantage point for watching traffic struggle up the A6 at Huck's Brow, a view that is significantly more relaxing when you aren't the one stuck behind a tractor.