Lake District
Finsthwaite Heights
180M
591FT
About Finsthwaite Heights
Rising above the southern tip of Windermere, this wooded Wainwright Outlying Fell offers a gentle but rewarding escape. Its rocky outcrops and pine-clad slopes overlook the hidden waters of High Dam. Though modest in height, it provides a quiet, intimate perspective on the lake and the nearby Furness Fells.
Key Statistics
Rank
966th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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0m
Nearest Town
Finsthwaite
Geology
The ground here is the Bannisdale Formation, made of alternating layers of fine siltstone and mudstone. These stacked rocks form the sturdy foundation of the fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SD360883
Latitude
54.2870°N
Longitude
2.9832°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Old Norse, combining the personal name 'Finnr' with 'thveit', signifying a clearing or meadow belonging to a man named Finn.
- •Alfred Wainwright devoted a chapter to this hill in his 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland' guide, describing the walk around the nearby High Dam tarn as 'a classic' and 'the loveliest of its kind.'
- •The lower slopes are inextricably linked to the Stott Park Bobbin Mill; for over a century, the surrounding woodlands were coppiced to provide the birch and alder needed for textile production.
- •From the rocky summit, the view stretches directly across the water to the steep, dark profile of Gummers How and northwards toward the higher silhouettes of the Coniston Fells.
- •Given the modest ascent, the most strenuous part of the day is often finding a parking space in the tiny village of Finsthwaite.