Sand Edge Common

Rising above the quiet reaches of Coverdale, this modest Tump offers a rugged experience of the eastern Dales. Its heather-clad slopes provide a sense of isolation often missing from the busier peaks. The terrain is typical gritstone moorland—frequently boggy underfoot but rewarding for those seeking solitude away from the honeypot paths.

• •The name 'Sand Edge' likely refers to the local Millstone Grit geology, where weathered sandstone forms exposed edges along the rim of the moorland common.
• •From the summit, there are excellent, uncrowded views across Coverdale towards the prominent plateau of Penhill and the higher mass of Great Whernside to the west.
• •While classified as a Tump, the 'common' in its name refers to historic land rights rather than the frequency of visitors; you are far more likely to encounter a startled red grouse than another walker.