Lake District
Brownthwaite Crag
444M
1457FT
About Brownthwaite Crag
Positioned on the ridge between Martindale and Fusedale, this quiet, grassy high point marks the true summit of the fell. Though it lacks the rugged profile of the outcrops further north, its elevation provides a superior vantage point for viewing the lower reach of Ullswater and the steep High Street range.
Key Statistics
Rank
519th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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26m
Nearest Town
Martindale
Geology
You are walking across ancient lava flows and layers of compressed volcanic ash. These rugged rocks were forged by explosive eruptions that shaped the fell's foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY443173
Latitude
54.5483°N
Longitude
2.8625°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Old Norse 'brún', meaning a brow or ridge-edge, and 'thveit', referring to a clearing or meadow.
- •While listed as the true summit for Birkett and Synge baggers, this high point is frequently overlooked in favor of the more visually striking, though lower, rocky outcrops further north on the ridge.
- •The crag overlooks Martindale, which supports the oldest pure-bred red deer herd in England, a lineage that has been recorded in the valley since the Middle Ages.
- •From this position, there is a clear view of the 'S' bend in Ullswater, looking past the slopes of Hallin Fell toward the distant village of Pooley Bridge.
- •It is a summit for the walker who values topographical accuracy over aesthetics, standing exactly twelve metres higher than the spot where most people stop to take their photos.