Lake District
Lofshaw Hill
312M
1024FT
About Lofshaw Hill
Tucked away near Mungrisdale, this modest grassy rise offers a peaceful perspective of the Glenderamackin valley. While frequently bypassed for the steeper slopes of Souther Fell, its summit provides an intimate, low-level look at the rugged eastern faces of the Blencathra massif and the sharp profile of Bannerdale Crags.
Key Statistics
Rank
754th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Northern Fells
Prominence
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26m
Nearest Town
Troutbeck
Geology
Lofshaw Hill is built from layers of hardened mud, silt, and sand. These rocks belong to the Skiddaw Group and the Buttermere Formation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY387277
Latitude
54.6416°N
Longitude
2.9507°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English 'sceaga', meaning a small wood or copse. While the slopes are now predominantly open pasture, the name preserves the memory of a time when the lower fringes of the Northern Fells were more heavily timbered.
- •This hill is classified as a Synge, a list compiled by Tim Synge to highlight Lakeland heights over 300 metres that fall outside the more famous Wainwright classifications.
- •The summit offers a unique vantage point for observing the geological tilt of Souther Fell across the valley, where the Skiddaw Slate is famously oriented at a near-vertical angle.
- •From the top, walkers gain a clear view of the 'hidden' side of Sharp Edge on Blencathra, which appears as a jagged silhouette against the sky from this easterly approach.
- •While the ascent won't trouble your lungs for long, the surrounding drainage into the River Glenderamackin ensures that any shortcut usually results in a thorough test of your boots' waterproof lining.