Lake District
Peathill Crag South Top
405M
1328FT
About Peathill Crag South Top
Tucked above the village of Boot in the Southern Fells, this rugged Synge-classified outcrop offers a quiet alternative to the busier Scafell approaches. Expect a scramble through bracken and heather to reach the rocky crest, where the reward is a close-up perspective of the granite-hewn Eskdale valley and the massive bulk of Harter Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
595th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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22.5m
Nearest Town
Eskdale
Geology
You are walking over ancient lava flows and layers of volcanic rubble. This landscape consists of hardened lava and beds of compressed volcanic sand.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY227011
Latitude
54.3998°N
Longitude
3.1916°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal description of the local terrain, combining the Middle English 'pete'—referring to the carbon-rich turf traditionally harvested for fuel—with the Celtic-derived 'crag' for the rocky outcrops that break the moorland surface.
- •This summit is recognised as a Synge, a classification established by Tim Synge for hills over 400 metres with at least 30 metres of re-ascent, making it a point of interest for those looking to explore the Lake District beyond the standard Wainwright lists.
- •The summit offers a superb vantage point for watching the steam from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (locally known as 'La’al Ratty') as it snakes through the valley floor toward Dalegarth Station.
- •The hill sits on the undulating high ground that connects the village of Boot to the more dramatic skyline of the Wasdale Screes, acting as a northern sentinel for the smaller Devoke Water basin.
- •It is a peak that proves the Lake District does not require 900 metres of height to provide a challenge; in late summer, the shoulder-high bracken on the lower slopes is quite capable of hiding a misplaced hiker from view entirely.