Grange Fell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grange Fell |
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Grange Fell as seen from Rosthwaite in Borrowdale, King's How is to the left and Brund Fell to the Right
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) |
| Prominence | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Parent peak | Great Crag |
| Listing | Wainwright |
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 Grange Fell
Location in Lake District
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| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, Central Fells |
| OS grid | NY268172 |
| Topo map | OS Explorer OL4 |
Grange Fell is a small fell (which is another word for a hill or mountain) located in the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria, England. It stands proudly in the Borrowdale valley, looking over the villages of Grange in Borrowdale and Rosthwaite. It's a popular spot for walkers and offers amazing views.
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Exploring Grange Fell's Peaks
Grange Fell isn't just one single peak; it's actually a group of smaller hills with a flat top area. This area is covered in heather, drystone walls, and groups of trees.
The Main Summits of Grange Fell
A famous Lake District writer named Alfred Wainwright said that Grange Fell has three main summits, or high points:
- Ether Knott: This is the highest point at 419 metres (1,375 feet). It's not visited as often by people walking.
- Brund Fell: This peak is 415 metres (1,363 feet high).
- King's How: This is the best place to see amazing views, even though it's a bit lower at 392 metres (1,286 feet).
Other experts have different ideas about these peaks. Some, like Bill Birkett, think Brund Fell and King's How are separate fells. Mark Richards, however, includes all three as part of Grange Fell.
Smaller Hills Around Grange Fell
There are also two smaller hills on the edges of Grange Fell. Not many people visit them, even though they are open for everyone to explore.
- Shepherds Crag: This hill is above a famous rock climbing spot with the same name, near the Lodore Falls.
- Grange Crags: This hill is located above the village of Grange.
The History of Grange Fell
Grange Fell is owned by the National Trust, an organization that protects important places. It was one of the very first places the National Trust bought in the Lake District back in 1910.
A Royal Memorial
The fell was bought with money from people who donated to remember King Edward VII. His sister, Princess Louise, who was the President of the National Trust at the time, asked for this to happen. The amazing viewpoint called King's How was named after the King as a special memorial.
Just below the top of King's How, there's a special slate plaque. It says: “In Loving Memory of King Edward VII, Grange Fell is dedicated by his sister Louise as a sanctuary of rest and peace. Here may all beings gather strength, find in scenes of beautiful nature a cause for gratitude and love to God, giving them courage and vigour to carry on his will.”
The Rocks of Grange Fell
The rocks that make up Grange Fell are quite interesting and complex. The study of these rocks is called Geology. You can see different types of rocks sticking out of the ground here. These include various kinds of lava rock and also siltstone and sandstone rocks. There are also some dolerite rocks mixed in.
Walking Up Grange Fell
You can start your walk up Grange Fell from a few different places, like Rosthwaite, Grange in Borrowdale, or Watendlath.
Popular Walking Routes
- From Rosthwaite: You can follow a path that goes towards Watendlath. When you reach the highest point of this path, you turn north to climb up to Brund Fell. You'll follow a long dry stone wall for most of the way.
- From Grange: This climb goes through lovely woods at the bottom of the fell. It then goes around a rock called Greatend Crag before reaching King's How. This walk is known as one of the "loveliest short walks in the Lake District."
Many visitors like to climb both Brund Fell and King's How. There's a winding path that connects these two main summits through the hilly areas.
Views from the Summit
The main summit of Grange Fell has several rock formations called tors. These are sharp rocks that stick out from the heather-covered top. King's How has a steep, rounded top. Both summits have cairns, which are piles of stones often used as markers.
From the top of Grange Fell, you can see amazing views. You can look out over Derwentwater lake with Skiddaw mountain in the background. In the other direction, you can see the beautiful Borrowdale valley and the tall fells that surround it.
