The ambitious walker can continue on to the Tees and follow this to its source way up on the slopes of Cross Fell (walks 18, 27 and 76). Garrigill - Ashgill Force - Tyne Head - Great Dun Fell - Little Dun Fell - Cross Fell - Garrigill Garrigill lies in the remote Cumbrian valley of the River South Tyne surrounded entirely by high fells. } Before the churchyard in Garrigill was consecrated, villagers used to have to carry their dead along this high, remote path – across the roof of the Pennines – for burial in the Eden Valley. Walks    All rights reserved. Very remote - never saw any other hikers all day. The walk carries on to intersect and cross the infant River Tees a mere four miles from its source, before tracking the almost entire length of the isolated Trout Beck, a major tributary of the upper Tees. The long, high ridge stretching south from Cross Fell’s summit takes in Little Dun Fell (2762ft/842m) and Great Dun Fell … « Reply #3 on: 20:10:31, 30/06/13 » Pennine Way from Garrigill is very obvious until you have to bear left off the 4WD track after passing Greg's Hut. I wouldn't repeat this walk. On my list to do this year,setting off from Garrigill,route is up to Cross Fell & Great Dun Fell then back via Trout Beck & the Tyne Trail.. Just wondered if theres any difficult scrambling bits to be aware of going up to Cross Fell,not a lover of heights but i,m fine if theres not a huge drop off,i,ll be doing it alone so i dont want to add any risks.. For help see Help. The Hopkins National Trail Guide states about Cross Fell that "it may have taken two thirds of the day to come one third of the way", so we were relieved to only have to get to Garrigill, eliminating the time-pressure of four extra miles. Cross Fell from Little Dun Fell Apart from a very long walk from Garrigill in South Tynedale on the Pennine Way most approaches to Cross Fell tend to come from the west. Name: Garrigill, Eden Place type: Village Location: Grid Ref: NY 7442 4160 • X/Y co-ords: 374425, 541604 • Lat/Long: 54.76869965,-2.39905175 To close this message click anywhere outside this window, • Find NewWalking Friends &Walking Groups, • Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking, Can't find something? Long Man Hill is known as an English Nuttall (184th highest in England, 318th highest in England & Wales), Some Photos and Pictures from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Bellbeaver Rigg (Tynehead Fell) from Tyne Head, Great Dun Fell and Little Dun Fell from the tall cairn on Cross Fell summit plateau, Waterfalls on Tyne Head near the source of The River Tyne, Small shelter on Long Man Hill with Great Dunn Fell, Little Dun Fell and Cross Fell in the background, The River South Tyne wearing it's autumn coat from near Hole House Farm, The Tyne Head Sculpture by Gilbert Ward marking the source of the South Tyne, The River South Tyne above Hole House Farm, . Sit and have a pint at Garrigill watching the many Pennine Way walkers hobbling in after their long slog over Cross Fell from Dufton. Starting from the south end of Garrigill, follow the Pennine Way signs all the way to Greg's Hut, an open bothy. Condition : I feel absolutely fine after today's walk. The village grew up around the leadmining industry which at its peak supported a population of over 1,000. “Cross Fell dominates the skyline in eastern Cumbria, standing guard over the Eden Valley to its West and is clearly visible from many Lake District mountains. Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill. The return is via a set of sheep fields. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. NB. Initially the path is hard-going, it being difficult to distinguish between boggy grass and mossy stream. It was about 2pm in the afternoon. Cross Fell is a summit in the North Pennines - Western Fells region or range in England. Please enable javascript in your browser preferences). Walking Questions and Answers    The top of the fell comprises a huge, relatively flat plateau over half a mile long. The route is just 20 miles and goes from Garrigill City Centre along the South Tyne Trail to the source of the River South Tyne, over to the Tees and then follows Trout Beck to Dun Fell Hush, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell, Cross Fell and the Pennine Way back to Garrigill … Camping    The route from Garrigill follows an interesting valley walk tracking the upper reaches of the River South Tyne to its source, including a short detour to view the impressive Ashgill Force waterfall. Along the way you will also bag Backstone Edge (Dufton Fell) at 699m (2294ft). Over the ages the force of the water has eroded away the soft rock behind the falls, allowing passage without getting wet. A challenging high-fell endurance walk across remote moorland, peaking with the ascent of Cross Fell, the highest point on the Pennine Chain at a little under 3,000 feet. This walk includes some wild country and it is recommended that a fine day is chosen before setting out. load all 31 walk photos from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Send us your photographs and pictures from your walks and hikes. To climb Cross Fell follow the route of the Pennine Way on a large and well constructed track. Your Stories    There was a depressing sight to greet us at the village green however. Walking Gear Guides    x.type = 'text'; go4awalk.com Help    Cross Fell is the highest of the Pennines, its vast summit looking out across the Vale of Eden to the Lakeland mountains. It took almost eight miles from the top of Cross Fell, but eventually we arrived at the welcoming sight of Garrigill, meaning our day was ending. All Pennine Way walkers, and indeed virtually all those who have walked on Cross Fell, will know Gregs Hut on the Pennine Way on what is a lengthy stage from Dufton to Garrigill where sadly there is limited accommodation following the closure of the pub. The route then rises quite steeply up the side of a high ridge alongside a deep, man-made gully called a hush to intersect the Pennine Way long-distance walk on the highest surfaced road in Britain. A couple of miles of fairly flat terrain follows before the South Tyne, fed by lots of small gills, sikes and burns, steadily rises to its source, where it emerges from a spring in the lower slopes of Tynehead Fell at a point marked by a large stone sculpture. Click here for the A - Z, load all 31 walk photos from Walk c293 Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Garrigill, Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking. GPS Waypoints for Walking    The Pennine Hills form the backbone of England and Cross Fell is their highest point. Home    You will also reach the summit of Little Dun Fell at 842m (2763ft). Meteorological equipment located on the fell has on occasions recorded wind speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.Cross Fell at 2,929 feet is the highest point of the Pennines and is also the highest point in England outside of the Lake District. Part of the walk I rate as amber. Please indicate where each photo was taken. Access is available to Walkingworld subscribers or you can buy the walk individually for £1.95 once you are logged in. Cross Fell is the highest point on the Pennine Way. It can be rather awkward to reach, involving some lengthy treks. Little Dun Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (32nd highest in England, 60th highest in England & Wales). Walk Report. go4mailvariable='go4awalk.com' At its peak Garrigill was home to 1,000 people mainly employed in the lead mining industry, though its population numbers less than 200 now. A 57-year-old man with hypothermia on Cross Fell. Even then it is a long climb across the moors. Vary the descent by taking the path to the east of the fell. Fell Facts    A lost man on Cross Fell. The shelter, which was established in memory of John Gregory, a climber who was killed in a climbing accident in the Alps, is regularly maintained and stocked up with fuel to fulfill its purpose as a welcome sanctuary against the elements in this remote area of the Pennines. This email address is protected by JavaScript. function myFunction() { if (x.type === 'password') { For help logging on, see Help > FAQs > Logging On. and we shall do our best to publish them. Join or log in above if you are already a member. Hill Skills    Great Dun Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (23rd highest in England, 49th highest in England & Wales). The highest point of this walk is Cross Fell at 893m (2931ft). Little Dun Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (25th highest in England, 51st highest in England & Wales). The population today is nearer 200. The summit is crossed by the Pennine Way. The next stage is the 20 mile walk from Dufton to Alston which crosses the highest point on the Pennine Way, Cross Fell. The golf-ball-shaped radar installation on the summit of Great Dun Fell was built in the 1960s and serves to support civil air traffic control over the North Atlantic. Recent calls to the peak have included: assisting a runner with hypothermia, a couple who lost the path on Cross Fell in high winds and rain. The first is the bridleway climbing out from Kirkland on a good track up … Vital Statistics: Length: 20ml (32km) Ascent: 2,905ft (885m) Time: 10 … The return leg (Part 2 of the walk) also starts with several miles of rugged moorland, but ends with a glorious wooded, riverside stroll along the valley of the South Tyne, in complete contrast to the openness of the fells. Copyright | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Statement, A - Z    Navigation Tips at Ashgill Force The South Tyne Way provides the outbound route to Ashgill Force. Despite using the beam, only northern based stations were worked. Cross Fell, Little Dun Fell and Great Dun Fell The next part of the walk follows the crest of the ridge for 3¼ miles (5 kilometres). Alternatively, you may have camped or stayed at a B&B in Dufton. Those who live and work in the village are mainly employed in agriculture. The man and … } else { The most popular way to climb Cross Fell is a start from Garrigill near Alston. Sorry, but your browser does not appear to be accepting our cookies. Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Great Dun Fell at 848m (2783ft). The walk up to Cross fell is great. Competitions    Be careful coming down off Cross fell as it is easy to lose the path. Log On/Accounts    The team were also called out to rescue a lost man on Cross Fell, a couple lost while walking from Dufton to Garrigill and a 57 year-old man with hypothermia. Re: Anybody Walked Up Cross Fell? Cross Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (12th highest in England, 30th highest in England & Wales). From Cross Fell the route follows the Pennine Way along a wide, stony bridleway that passes Greg's Hut on its long, gradual descent back to Garrigill. . See Help > FAQs - Logging On for details on how to enable cookies in your browser. This route from Kirkland is probably the shortest way. go4mailvariable=('walk_pics' + '@' + go4mailvariable) In 1.5 miles there is a short detour to view Ashgill Force, a waterfall on the Ashgill Burn that flows under a road-bridge on the B6277 and falls an impressive fifty feet into a pool before flowing into the South Tyne. You can also submit photos via our Facebook Page. Route map for 'Cross Fell' - a 46.4km cycle route near Garrigill, UK. Cross Fell summit I was looking forward to my first sight of Greg’s Hut, a bothy restored by friends of climber John Gregory who was killed in a climbing accident in the Alps in 1968. Greg's Hut is a stone-built shelter (mountain bothy) formerly a leadmining building but now adapted specifically for use by walkers as a refuge. Free example walks, See/Show Password Are you sure you wish to delete this comment? Cross Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (10th highest in England, 27th highest in England & Wales). Lost path near Great Dun, south of Cross Fell. Introduction: Cross Fell in the Pennines is the highest hill in England outside the Lake District at 2,930 feet (893 m), the highest point of the Pennines and therefore deserves a visit. It even has its very own wind known as the Helm Wind, a north-easterly that blows mainly during the spring. The best introduction to the style of riding they offer is to tackle an out and back ride up the bridleway that climbs to the northern shoulder of Cross Fell from the lovely village of Garrigill. Squat and grey, it blends into its surroundings but eventually I spotted it and decided to have a more sheltered rest. Fantastic views over to the lakes. Another highlight south of Garrigill is Ashgill Force (walks 3,19,39,58 and 86). In the distance past the plain is the Lake District. Find New Walking Friends    Product Reviews/Gear Tests    There are 515 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Cross Fell. The population today is nearer 200. To add your walk photographs and pictures to this walk, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: