Lake District
Peathill Crag
403M
1321FT
About Peathill Crag
Rising above the village of Boot in Eskdale, this rugged outcrop offers a quiet alternative to the high Scafell massifs. Listed by Synge for its distinct character, the craggy terrain provides a vantage point over the Esk Valley and the granite-strewn slopes of the southern fells.
Key Statistics
Rank
603rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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20.4m
Nearest Town
Eskdale
Geology
You are walking over ancient solidified lava flows and layers of shattered volcanic rock that form these craggy slopes.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY228013
Latitude
54.4016°N
Longitude
3.1901°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Old English 'pete', referring to the dark, organic soil found in the surrounding bogs, which was historically harvested by Eskdale locals for fuel.
- •Tim Synge included this summit in his guide to the Lake District, identifying it as a distinct peak worthy of attention despite its proximity to the more dominant mass of Scafell.
- •The crag sits near the ancient corpse road that runs between Boot and Wasdale Head, a historic route once used to transport the deceased for burial at St Catherine's Church in the valley below.
- •From the summit, the view south-west follows the River Esk as it winds towards the Ravenglass estuary, while the bulky profile of Harter Fell dominates the skyline across the valley.
- •In an area dominated by 900-metre giants, Peathill Crag manages to feel substantial mainly because of the significant amount of bog you must negotiate to reach it.