North Pennines
Bink Moss
619M
2031FT
About Bink Moss
Rising quietly above the Eden Valley, this high peaty plateau epitomises the lonely character of the North Pennines. Reaching 619m, the summit is a remote objective for Hewitt and Nuttall baggers, rewarding those who brave its pathless, heathery slopes with a profound sense of isolation and expansive moorland views.
Key Statistics
Rank
81st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North Pennines
Prominence
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42m
Nearest Town
County Durham
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is made of sandstone, mudstone, and limestone. These stacked rock layers form the sturdy foundation of Bink Moss.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY875242
Latitude
54.6128°N
Longitude
2.1951°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Moss' is a standard Northern term for a peat bog or swampy moorland, while 'Bink' likely derives from the Middle English benke, referring to a shelf, bank, or rocky ledge prominent in the local landscape.
- •Though often overlooked in favour of the nearby Howgills, the summit offers a clear perspective across the Belah valley towards the massive silhouette of Mickle Fell, the highest point in the historic North Riding of Yorkshire.
- •The most common approach is from the remote road leading towards Lunedale, often combined with the neighbouring summit of High Pike to create a long, undulating circuit across the watershed.
- •True to its name, the ground here remains reliably saturated; if you reach the summit with dry socks, you have either performed a minor miracle or stayed strictly on the sporadic fence lines.