Lake District
Lambrigg Fell (old GR)
338M
1108FT
About Lambrigg Fell (old GR)
Located on the eastern fringe of the Lake District near the M6, this modest grassy upland offers a transition between the rolling Howgills and the high fells. Characterised by its modern wind farm, the summit provides a surprisingly clear perspective across the Lune Valley toward the distinctive flat-topped silhouette of Ingleborough.
Key Statistics
Rank
702nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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11m
Nearest Town
Lambrigg
Geology
You are walking upon the Kirkby Moor Formation, a solid foundation of sandstone that forms the rugged landscape of this fell.
Classifications
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Latitude
54.3433°N
Longitude
2.6388°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Old Norse words 'lamb' and 'hryggr', translating literally as 'lamb ridge', which reflects its long history as upland grazing territory.
- •The fell is home to the Lambrigg Wind Farm; when it was established in 2000, its turbines were a pioneering, if controversial, addition to the landscape on the very edge of the National Park.
- •From the summit, you can look east over the deep trench of the Lune Valley to see the 'Three Peaks' of the Yorkshire Dales, with Ingleborough's profile particularly prominent.
- •Its proximity to the M6 motorway means you are likely the only person for miles in this part of the fells who isn't currently travelling at seventy miles per hour.