Nabs

About Nabs

Rising above the quiet waters of Winterburn Reservoir on the south-eastern fringe of the Dales, this modest Tump offers a peaceful, grassy ascent. While overshadowed by the famous limestone scenery of Malham to the north, it provides a grounded walking experience with an expansive perspective over the Ribble Valley.

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• •The name likely derives from the Old Norse 'nabbi' or Old English 'nebb', meaning a beak or a projecting piece of land, describing its profile against the surrounding moorland.
• •The summit offers a particularly clear view south towards the distinct, hulking profile of Pendle Hill in Lancashire, visible across the wide gap of the Aire Valley.
• •The surrounding slopes of Boss Moor are rich in archaeology, featuring several Bronze Age burial mounds and cairns that suggest these lower fringes of the Dales have been significant for millennia.
• •While officially classified as a Tump, the climb is more of a brisk walk through upland sheep pasture than an alpine expedition, making it a reliable choice for a short outing when the higher fells are lost in cloud.