Kelton Fell

About Kelton Fell

Tucked away on the Lake District's western fringe near Ennerdale Bridge, this modest, grassy Birkett marks the transition from coastal plains to the high fells. Often paired with neighbouring Knock Murton, the summit offers a clear, earned perspective over Cogra Moss and the distant Scottish hills across the Solway Firth.

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• •The name derives from the Old English 'tun' (farmstead or settlement) and likely relates to the nearby manor of Kelton, reflecting the fell's position on the historical boundary between the agricultural lowlands and the mountain wastes.
• •Standing at 311 metres, the hill is a 'marginal' Birkett, qualifying for Bill Birkett’s list of Lakeland peaks by a narrow margin of just twenty feet.
• •The summit provides a unique 'low-level' perspective of the Western Fells, offering a direct look into the steep, scree-covered flanks of Blake Fell and the dark waters of Cogra Moss reservoir.
• •The area surrounding the fell was historically significant for West Cumbrian iron ore mining; from the top, you can trace the transition from the rugged volcanic rock of the fells to the limestone and coal measures of the coast.
• •It is a peak primarily visited by dedicated list-tickers; on a misty day, the most distinctive summit feature is often the relief of finally locating the specific patch of grass that represents the highest point.