North Pennines
Whinny Fell
336M
1102FT
About Whinny Fell
Situated on the western fringes of the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Grayrigg, this modest Tump offers a quiet, grassy alternative to the busier Howgill summits. Rising above the A6, its rounded slopes provide a front-row seat to the dramatic transition between the Lune Valley and the high fells.
Key Statistics
Rank
262nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
Ainstable
Geology
Whinny Fell is built upon the St Bees Sandstone. This solid layer of sandstone bedrock forms the sturdy foundation beneath your feet as you hike.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY570574
Latitude
54.8010°N
Longitude
2.7160°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Middle English 'whinny', meaning overgrown with gorse, a hardy shrub common on these lower slopes. It combines with the Old Norse 'fjall', reflecting the Viking influence on the naming of the surrounding Howgill Fells.
- •From the summit, the view across the Lune Valley is particularly clear, looking directly towards the Eastern Fells of the Lake District, including the distant profile of High Street.
- •It is frequently climbed as a minor detour when heading towards its bulkier neighbour, Grayrigg Forest, which dominates the skyline immediately to the east.
- •While the summit offers a sense of isolation, the persistent hum of the M6 motorway in the valley below serves as a reliable reminder of the traffic you have managed to avoid.