Casterfell Hill

Rising above the Rawthey Valley near Sedbergh, this modest grassy height offers a quieter alternative to the busier Howgill tops. It provides a unique perspective on the steep, velvet-like flanks of Baugh Fell and the western dales, sitting comfortably within the Synge classification of Lakeland peaks.

• •The name likely incorporates the Old English 'ceaster', suggesting a historical connection to Roman activity or fortifications within the nearby Lune and Rawthey valley corridors.
• •It is classified as a Synge, a list compiled by Tim Synge in his 1995 guide, which captures summits that often fall through the cracks of more famous lists like the Wainwrights.
• •The summit offers a clear, earned view of the 'Sedbergh skyline', including the steep ascent of Winder and the massive flat-topped profile of Baugh Fell across the valley.
• •At 367 metres, it serves as a modest gateway to the Far Eastern Fells, usually ignored by those rushing toward the more dramatic heights of High Street or Helvellyn.