Lake District
Castle Fell
478M
1568FT
About Castle Fell
Sitting on the quiet Whinfell Ridge above the A6, this grassy summit offers a peaceful escape from the busy central fells. As a Synge-classified peak east of Kendal, its position provides clear, expansive views across the Lune Valley towards the distinctive, rounded silhouettes of the Howgill Fells.
Key Statistics
Rank
465th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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70m
Nearest Town
Whinfell
Geology
You are walking over layers of sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These solid rocks form the sturdy foundation of the fell beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY570014
Latitude
54.4069°N
Longitude
2.6639°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Old Norse 'fjall' for hill, while 'Castle' usually refers to proximity to ancient fortifications or natural rock formations; in this case, the Roman fort at Low Borrowbridge lies in the valley to the east.
- •This hill is a key point on the Whinfell Horseshoe, a popular grassy ridge walk that typically includes Whinfell Beacon and Mabbin Crag, starting from the A6 at Huck's Bridge.
- •It is classified as a Synge, appearing in Tim Synge’s 'The Lakeland Fells', a guide which catalogued every Lake District summit over 300 metres with at least 15 metres of prominence.
- •The summit offers a grandstand view of the M6 motorway snaking through the Lune Gorge, framed by the steep western flanks of the Howgill Fells.
- •Despite the name, do not expect to find any ramparts, moats, or gift shops at the top; your only company is likely to be a few Herdwick sheep and the distant hum of the dual carriageway.