Fox Haw

Tucked within the rugged granite landscape above Boot, this rocky Birkett offers a quiet perspective on the western fells. The terrain is a mix of heather and hidden bog, leading to a modest summit outcrop. From here, you’ll find a perfectly framed view across Eskdale toward Scafell and Slight Side.

• •The name combines the English animal name with the Old Norse 'haugr', meaning a hill or mound, reflecting the area's Viking farming heritage.
• •It is featured in Bill Birkett’s 'Complete Lakeland Fells', typically visited as a satellite peak alongside the more prominent Green Crag.
• •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed look at the southern face of Harter Fell, rising steeply across the valley of the River Esk.
• •Given the local terrain, the ascent is less of a climb and more of a tactical exercise in avoiding the frequent, ankle-deep bog troughs that guard the ridge.