North Pennines
Simmerson Hill
400M
1312FT
About Simmerson Hill
Sitting on the high ground between Swaledale and Wensleydale, this Yorkshire Dales Tump offers a quiet escape from the busier valley trails. The terrain is a blend of rough grazing and heather moorland, steeped in the industrial history of the surrounding lead mines and the nearby Grinton Smelt Mill.
Key Statistics
Rank
233rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
Rookhope
Geology
Simmerson Hill is built from layers of gritty sandstone, mudstone, and limestone. These sturdy rocks form the rugged foundation beneath your boots as you hike.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY576560
Latitude
54.8200°N
Longitude
2.1000°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from a local family surname, marking an era when these moorland slopes were divided and managed by specific daleside inhabitants.
- •The hill is a prime vantage point for viewing the 'hushings' on the nearby slopes—man-made scars in the hillside where miners once released dammed water to strip away soil and reveal lead veins.
- •Looking north from the summit, the view is dominated by the steep gritstone escarpment of Fremington Edge, which towers over the village of Reeth across the River Swale.
- •Navigating the summit plateau requires a keen eye for boggy patches, providing a useful reminder that in the Dales, 400 metres is more than enough height to ruin a good pair of boots.