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Lake District
Newton Fell South [Dixon Heights]
177M
581FT
About Newton Fell South [Dixon Heights]
Rising above the village of High Newton, this modest limestone ridge offers a classic Wainwright Outlying experience. The terrain is a mix of woodland and rocky outcrops, leading to the distinctive summit known as Dixon Heights. It’s a short but rewarding climb, perfectly positioned for expansive views across the Leven Estuary and Morecambe Bay.
Key Statistics
Rank
969th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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38m
Nearest Town
Lindale
Geology
You are hiking across the Bannisdale Formation, which is made of alternating layers of hardened silt and mud that form the fell’s solid foundation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SD413815
Latitude
54.2264°N
Longitude
2.9011°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a blend of Old English and Old Norse, with 'Newton' meaning a new farmstead (neowe tun) and 'Fell' deriving from fjall, meaning mountain.
- •Alfred Wainwright included this summit in his Outlying Fells of Lakeland, highlighting it as a fine viewpoint that punches well above its weight for such a modest elevation.
- •The summit provides a clear perspective of the southern Lake District, with particularly good views of the Leven Estuary and the vast shifting sands of Morecambe Bay.
- •To the north, the view extends past the foot of Windermere towards the higher Lakeland fells, while the nearby limestone ridge of Hampsfell is clearly visible across the valley to the south.