Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height586 m1,923 ft
Grid RefNY 28875 35158
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BookNorthern FellsBook 5
Brae Fell is a big, grassy hill in the Northern Fells, and its large summit cairn is a landmark for miles around. The name comes from Scots and means a hillside or slope. From the boulder-strewn top the view opens north over the Solway Firth to the Scottish Borders and the northern Pennines, and large spoil heaps on the eastern slopes above Roughton Gill are left from 19th-century lead mining.
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Large cairn
Rock & Ground
Large grassy fell with a few boulders on top, within the Skiddaw Group SSSI.
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Our Route
Distance4.0 mi6.5 km
Ascent420 m1,380 ft
Time2h 20mwalking
Start & FinishRoadside parkingNY 2656 3584 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Longlands Fell
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.
