Lake District
Hutton Roof
308M
1010FT
About Hutton Roof
Sitting quietly on the northernmost fringe of the Lake District, this grassy outlier provides a gentle alternative to the rugged fells nearby. Its modest elevation offers a sprawling, unimpeded view over the Eden Valley toward the Pennine chain, making it a peaceful spot for those escaping the busier Mungrisdale circuits.
Key Statistics
Rank
765th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Northern Fells
Prominence
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6m
Nearest Town
Mungrisdale
Geology
You are trekking across thick layers of various limestones, such as the White and Fifth formations. This sturdy rock forms the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY372341
Latitude
54.6986°N
Longitude
2.9751°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a combination of the Old English 'Hōtūn' (farmstead on a spur) and 'Roof,' which is likely a corruption of the personal name 'Ralph,' identifying the settlement as 'Ralph’s Hutton' to distinguish it from other local villages.
- •It is classified as a Synge, a list compiled by Timothy Synge for his 1995 guidebook. To qualify, a hill must reach at least 1,000 feet; this summit clears that specific threshold by a mere ten feet.
- •The summit provides a clear, unblocked view east across the Vale of Eden to the massive escarpment of the North Pennines, where the distinctive flat-topped profile of Cross Fell is often visible on clear days.
- •While most hikers in the area are drawn to the dramatic shadows of Carrock Fell or the Glenderamackin valley, Hutton Roof remains an overlooked sanctuary, frequently shared only with local livestock.
- •Reaching the summit of this particular Hutton Roof requires significantly less technical footwork than its famous limestone namesake in the south of the county, though you will likely spend more time explaining to fellow walkers which one you actually climbed.