Lake District
Brock Barrow
343M
1125FT
About Brock Barrow
Rising above the village of Boot, Brock Barrow offers a rugged, pathless ascent that provides surprisingly grand views of the Scafell massif. It’s a quiet spot away from the Eskdale crowds, characterized by rocky knolls, thick bracken, and classic Lake District volcanic geology.
Key Statistics
Rank
689th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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29m
Nearest Town
Hall Dunnerdale
Geology
You’re on a mosaic of ancient volcanic ash and lava, interspersed with volcanic sandstones, all part of the fell’s rugged volcanic history.
Find It
Latitude
54.3381°N
Longitude
3.2007°W
Did You Know?
- •The fell is situated near the historic iron mining district of Eskdale, where the nearby village of Boot served as a vital terminus for the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
- •Geologically, the summit is part of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, specifically the Birker Fell Andesite, which creates the fractured, craggy terrain common in the Southern Fells.
- •The name 'Brock' is derived from the Old English word for badger, indicating that these rocky slopes were historically identified as a habitat for the animals.
- •While American politician Davy Crockett was the 'King of the Wild Frontier,' this fell offers its own miniature frontier for hikers, as the lack of established paths necessitates keen navigational skills.
- •Navigating the lower slopes in midsummer is less of a hike and more of a wrestling match with head-high bracken, a great way to ensure you bring home several hitchhiking ticks as souvenirs.