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.

• •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.