North Pennines
Wandale Hill
497M
1631FT
About Wandale Hill
Sitting quietly above the River Rawthey near Sedbergh, this grassy ridge offers a tranquil alternative to the popular Howgill Fells. Though modest in height, its position provides a grandstand view across the valley to the soaring cliffs of Cautley Crag and the massive, flat-topped bulk of Baugh Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
186th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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112m
Nearest Town
Westmorland and Furness
Geology
Wandale Hill is built from layers of sandstone, mudstone, and limestone. This rugged landscape rests on a foundation of hardened ancient sand and mud.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD705990
Latitude
54.3856°N
Longitude
2.4557°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Old Norse 'vǫndr', meaning a rod or wand, and 'dalr' for valley, suggesting a narrow dale or one marked by a specific boundary pole.
- •The summit offers a superb profile view of Cautley Spout, England’s highest above-ground waterfall, as it tumbles down the steep eastern face of the Howgills directly across the valley.
- •It serves as a natural divide between the River Rawthey and Wandale Beck, providing an easy-to-follow linear route for walkers heading north toward Wild Boar Fell.
- •While it qualifies as a Hump due to its hundred-metre prominence, its main role in local hillwalking is serving as a very quiet, sheep-grazed grandstand for looking at more famous neighbors.