Swinside (Derwent Water) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Swinside |
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Seen from the lower part of Cat Bells
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Prominence | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Parent peak | Dale Head |
| Listing | Marilyn |
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 Swinside
Location in Lake District
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| OS grid | NY243224 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 89, 90 |
Swinside is a small hill located in the northwestern part of the Lake District in England. It is surrounded by many larger and more famous hills, which means it is often not noticed by visitors. Even famous fell walkers like Alfred Wainwright did not include Swinside in their guides.
What is Swinside?
Swinside is a unique hill because it is a type of peak called a "Marilyn." A Marilyn is a hill that rises at least 150 meters (about 492 feet) above the land around it. Swinside gets this special title because it is surrounded by low, wet, and boggy ground, almost like a natural moat.
Swinside's Appearance
For a long time, Swinside was completely covered in trees. This made it hard to see the top of the hill. Recently, some of these trees were cut down. Now, a path leads up to the summit, which is the very top of the hill.
Accessing Swinside Hill
It is important to know that Swinside is on private land. This means there is no public path for everyone to use to reach the summit. However, the owner recently allowed people from the nearby village of Portinscale to visit the top during a special charity walk.
