Lake District
Bigert
331M
1086FT
About Bigert
Overlooking the village of Boot, this modest Birkett is a rocky, bracken-clad outlier of Harter Fell. While low in elevation, it offers a commanding perspective of the Esk valley. The summit provides an intimate look at the Scafell massif across the deep trench of the River Esk, away from the crowds.
Key Statistics
Rank
724th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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11m
Nearest Town
Ulpha
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic rocks and sandstones made from volcanic debris. These durable layers form the rugged foundation of Bigert.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
Latitude
54.3278°N
Longitude
3.2676°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Bigert likely has Old Norse origins; 'bygg' meaning barley and 'gerthi' meaning an enclosure, suggesting these lower slopes were once used for hardy crop cultivation.
- •Author Bill Birkett included this summit in his list of Lakeland fells, praising it as a fine viewpoint for observing the transition from the green valley floor to the rugged granite of the high fells.
- •The summit offers a bird's-eye view of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway; on quiet days, the rhythmic chuffing of the 'La'al Ratty' steam engines can be heard clearly from the top.
- •A climb to the top is frequently paired with a visit to the nearby Stanley Ghyll Force or as a preliminary peak for those heading toward the more imposing crags of Harter Fell.
- •At 331 metres, it is perfectly sized to ensure that you will spend significantly more time picking bracken seeds out of your laces than you did on the actual ascent.