North Pennines
Talkin Fell
382M
1252FT
About Talkin Fell
Situated at a height of 381 metres, this modest Tump offers a quiet, grassy ascent within the Yorkshire Dales. Its rounded profile provides straightforward walking, rewarding the short climb with an open perspective over the surrounding landscape. It is a place for solitude, far removed from the busier thoroughfares of the region.
Key Statistics
Rank
243rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
Ainstable
Geology
The ground beneath you is part of the Eden Shales, primarily made of mudstone. This rock formed from layers of fine mud that hardened over time.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY570563
Latitude
54.8000°N
Longitude
2.7300°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Talkin is thought to originate from the Cumbric 'Tal-can', meaning 'White Brow' or 'White End', a remnant of the Brittonic language spoken across the north of England before the arrival of the Saxons.
- •The summit offers an earned view over the rugged Geltsdale Forest and the winding River Gelt, providing a stark contrast to the softer agricultural land found in the lower valleys.
- •On a particularly clear day, the westward view can extend as far as the silver glint of the Solway Firth and the distant silhouettes of the Scottish hills across the border.
- •As a Tump, this hill is defined by having a prominence of at least 30 metres; while it may lack the height of the major fells, it serves as an excellent vantage point for those wanting to escape the crowds.
- •Despite the suggestive name, the summit is an unlikely place for a chat; you are far more likely to share the view with a silent sheep than a talking companion.