Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height446.7 m1,466 ft
Grid RefNY 22512 35528
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BookNorthern FellsBook 5
Standing apart from the rest of the Lake District, Binsey is the most northerly Wainwright, and Wainwright himself rated its view highly. The top is an ancient burial mound, whose stones were used to build small circular wind shelters, and it now carries a trig point and a cairn. On a clear day you can see the Solway Firth, Scotland, the Isle of Man and even Slieve Donard in Northern Ireland.
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Trig point
Rock & Ground
Volcanic lavas of the Eycott Volcanic Group under grass and heather, with one crag, West Crag.
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Our Route
Distance5.4 mi8.7 km
Ascent290 m950 ft
Time2h 35mwalking
Start & FinishRoadside parkingNY 2353 3508 · circular route
DirectionsSafety: 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.
