Lingmell (Ennerdale)

Situated on the northern slopes of the High Stile range, this rugged Birkett offers an intimate perspective on the Ennerdale valley. While higher peaks command the skyline, its rocky top provides a focused view of the forest and the screes of Pillar, making it a rewarding detour for those seeking solitude.

• •The name is derived from the Old Norse 'lyng', meaning heather, and 'melr', which typically refers to a sandbank or a bare, stony ridge in the fells.
• •It was included in Bill Birkett's 1994 list of Lakeland tops over 1,000 feet that possess 'topographical merit', a distinction many higher but flatter hills fail to achieve.
• •The summit offers a spectacular, close-quarters angle on the Great Crummack, the massive glacial bowl carved into the northern face of the ridge between High Crag and High Stile.
• •Reaching the top requires a short, trackless diversion from the popular path connecting Scarth Gap to High Crag, often providing a quiet moment away from the main ridge-walking crowds.
• •It suffers from a persistent identity crisis, often being mistaken for its much larger namesake that stands several miles away guarding the ascent to Scafell Pike.