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
Nearest Town
Lambrigg
Prominence
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11m
Geology
You are walking upon the Kirkby Moor Formation, a solid foundation of sandstone that forms the rugged landscape of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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.
Find It
Latitude
54.3433°N
Longitude
2.6388°W