Lake District
Brim Fell
796M
2611FT
About Brim Fell
Rising as a high, stony shoulder on the ridge north of The Old Man of Coniston, this Wainwright provides a broad, airy plateau often crossed by walkers heading toward Swirl How. While less dramatic than its famous neighbour, its summit offers a fine vantage point over Levers Water and the Duddon Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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19.6m
Nearest Town
Seathwaite
Geology
You’re walking on thick layers of hardened volcanic ash. These rocks were created by different types of ancient eruptions, forming the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD270985
Latitude
54.3773°N
Longitude
3.1242°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old Norse word brim, meaning a brink or edge, which aptly describes the fell's position on the high rim overlooking the deep hollow of Levers Water.
- •Alfred Wainwright described the fell as lacking a "pronounced individuality," noting that it is often regarded by the casual walker as merely a northern extension of its more famous neighbour, the Old Man.
- •The summit is marked by a substantial cairn on a grassy plateau, which provides one of the best perspectives of the Scafell massif and the Langdale Pikes to the north.
- •Most walkers encounter this fell while completing the classic Coniston Round, using the high-level ridge path that connects the copper-mining history of the Old Man with the airy heights of Swirl How.
- •It is arguably the most accidentally summited peak in the Southern Fells, often visited by those who simply forgot to stop walking after reaching the top of the Old Man.