Peak District
Waddington Fell
396M
1298FT
About Waddington Fell
Rising above the Ribble Valley, this accessible gritstone moorland offers an expansive perspective of the Forest of Bowland. While the summit area is defined by its industrial history and quarrying, it remains a superb vantage point for studying the iconic profile of Pendle Hill and the distant Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
204th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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51.5
Nearest Town
Easington
Geology
You are walking on a durable layer of coarse sandstone known as Pendle Grit. This solid rock forms the sturdy foundation of Waddington Fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD714475
Latitude
53.9228°N
Longitude
2.4370°W
Did You Know?
- •The fell takes its name from the village of Waddington at its southern foot, which originates from the Old English 'Wadingtun', meaning the settlement associated with an Anglo-Saxon leader named Wadda.
- •The summit provides one of the most comprehensive views of the Ribble Valley; looking south, the distinctive profile of Pendle Hill dominates the skyline, while a turn to the north reveals the distant gritstone caps of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside.
- •Known for its high-quality Carboniferous sandstone, the fell has been heavily quarried for centuries, providing the building stone for much of the historic architecture in nearby Clitheroe.
- •The 'Fell Road' that crosses the shoulder of the hill is one of the highest secondary roads in Lancashire, serving as a popular but punishing route for road cyclists climbing out of the valley floor.
- •It is one of the few hills in the region where the approach involves more encounters with heavy plant machinery than mountain sheep, making it the ideal choice for walkers who prefer their wilderness with a side of industrial scale.