Bell Crags facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bell Crags |
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Sheepfold on Bell Crags
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 559.1 m (1,834 ft) |
| Prominence | 32.4 m (106 ft) |
| Parent peak | High Raise |
| Listing | Dodd, Dewey, Birkett, Synge, Fellranger |
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 Bell Crags
Location in Lake District
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| OS grid | NY 298143 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 89, 90 |
Bell Crags is a hill in the beautiful Lake District in England. It is also known as Long Moss or Blea Tarn Fell. This hill stands about 559 meters (1,834 feet) tall.
Bell Crags is located between two valleys: Borrowdale to its west and Thirlmere to its east. It is also north of another hill called Ullscarf. Near Bell Crags, to the west, you'll find a small lake called Blea Tarn. Water from this tarn flows into Watendlath Tarn.
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What Makes Bell Crags Special?
Bell Crags is part of several important lists of hills in the British Isles. These lists help people explore and record different peaks.
The Fellranger List
Bell Crags is included in a special list called the Fellranger list. This list was created by Mark Richards. It features hills that are not on the more famous list by Alfred Wainwright. Bell Crags is one of these unique summits.
Other Hill Classifications
Bell Crags is also known as a Dodd, a Dewey, a Birkett, and a Synge. These are all different ways to classify hills based on their height and other features.
The Highest Point
The very top of Bell Crags is marked by a large boulder. This boulder is about 85 meters (279 feet) north of a stone pile, which is called a cairn.
Exploring Bell Crags
Mark Richards, who wrote about the Fellranger hills, says that Bell Crags offers amazing views. It sits above rocky areas and a wet, marshy spot called Launchy Gill. He describes the area as a "wonderfully wild fell."
Popular Walking Routes
You can climb Bell Crags from different starting points. Many people begin their walks from Thirlmere or Watendlath. These routes let you experience the wild beauty of the Lake District.
Other Places Named Bell Crags
It's interesting to know that there are other places with the name Bell Crags! For example, there's a hill of about 332 meters (1,089 feet) in Northumberland. This other Bell Crags is located near the Pennine Way walking path and Hadrian's Wall.
