Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height473 m1,552 ft
Grid RefSK 056 849
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Between Hayfield and Chinley, Mount Famine is a small gritstone hill paired with South Head just to its south-east. Its gloomy name is said to date from the late 18th-century enclosures, when tenant farmers struggled to make a living from this poor land. A Bronze Age burial mound about 20 metres across was spotted on its western side in 2014, and the National Trust has owned the top since 2006.
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No marker: ground beside path immediately east of fence
Rock & Ground
Gritstone hill with rough grass, heather and a rocky western edge.
Summit Weather
Our Route
Distance8.5 mi13.6 km
Ascent510 m1,670 ft
Time4h 15mwalking
Start & FinishSK 0471 8674Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: South Head
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
