Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height374 m1,227 ft
Grid RefNY 17994 28535
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BookNorth Western FellsBook 6
Ling Fell takes its name from ling, the old word for heather, which covers much of this wide, rounded dome above Wythop Mill. Remains of grouse butts show it was once used for shooting. The trig point stands on the north side, a little lower than the unmarked highest ground, and the best view is north to the Solway Firth and the Galloway hills.
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Rock & Ground
Greywacke sandstone and mudstone under a smooth heathery dome, with Wythop Moss bog to the south.
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Distance3.9 mi6.3 km
Ascent410 m1,350 ft
Time2h 10mwalking
Start & FinishRoadside parkingNY 1829 2910 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Sale Fell
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