North Pennines
Long Man Hill
658M
2159FT
About Long Man Hill
Tucked away in the wild Western Fells of the North Pennines, this 658m Nuttall offers a rugged, peat-heavy experience. Situated on the high ridge above Mallerstang, it provides a commanding vantage point over the upper Eden Valley towards the distinctive limestone-scarred profile of Wild Boar Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
56th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North Pennines
Prominence
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17m
Nearest Town
Westmorland and Furness
Geology
Long Man Hill is built from sturdy layers of limestone, sandstone, and hardened mud. These sedimentary rocks create the rugged ground you are walking on today.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY723373
Latitude
54.7299°N
Longitude
2.4317°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Man' in this region typically derives from the Old Norse 'maðr', frequently used in Northern English dialects to describe a prominent cairn or a high summit point.
- •The hill is usually climbed as part of a high-level traverse between its loftier neighbour, High Seat, and the remote Gregory Chapel, a route known for testing a walker's patience with its labyrinth of deep peat hags.
- •The summit offers a stark contrast in landscapes: to the west lies the deep, green trench of Mallerstang and the Settle-Carlisle railway, while to the east stretches the vast, empty moorland of Birkdale, where the River Swale begins its journey.
- •While the 'Long Man' of Sussex is a famous chalk hill figure, the Pennine Long Man is effectively a giant sponge, consisting of some of the most saturated and unforgiving peat terrain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.