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.

• •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.