Lake District
Wilton Fell
302M
992FT
About Wilton Fell
Rising above the village of Wilton near Cleator Moor, this modest Western Fell offers a quiet escape from the busier National Park hubs. Though it falls just short of 1,000 feet, the grassy slopes provide clear, expansive views across the West Cumbrian coastal plain toward the Irish Sea and the Solway Firth.
Key Statistics
Rank
781st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Western Fells
Prominence
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33.4
Nearest Town
Cleator Moor
Geology
You are walking over ancient volcanic lava and layers of shattered rock fragments. These durable materials form the rugged heart of this fell.
Find It
Latitude
54.4881°N
Longitude
3.4605°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Wilton is derived from the Old English 'wilig' and 'tūn', meaning a farmstead or settlement by the willows, referring to the village nestled at the fell's western base.
- •This hill is classified as a Synge, appearing in the guides compiled by Tim Madgwick to document the lesser-known Lake District heights that Alfred Wainwright chose to exclude from his main pictorial guides.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective on the transition between industry and wilderness, overlooking the former iron mining landscapes of Cleator Moor and the looming landmass of Dent to the southeast.
- •Walkers often pair this fell with the neighbouring Flat Fell; together they form a gentle circuit that avoids the rugged screes and heavy foot traffic found further east in the national park.
- •Standing at 992 feet, the fell is a mere eight feet shy of the 1,000-foot milestone, a geographic technicality that ensures its slopes remain peacefully overlooked by most traditional peak-baggers.