Whinfell Beacon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whinfell Beacon |
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Cairn and shelter near the summit, 2006
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 472 m (1,549 ft) |
| Prominence | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Parent peak | Grayrigg Forest |
| Listing | Tump, Fellranger |
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 Whinfell Beacon
Location in Lake District
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| OS grid | NY573003 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 91 |
Whinfell Beacon is a cool hill in Cumbria, England. It stands about 472 meters (1,549 feet) tall. You can find it just east of the famous Lake District.
Since 2019, Whinfell Beacon has been part of the Lake District National Park. This means it's now officially inside one of England's most beautiful natural areas! The hill is located between the A6 road and the M6 motorway. It's also south of a place called Borrowdale (not the more famous one in the central Lake District).
Exploring Whinfell Beacon
When you reach the top of Whinfell Beacon, you'll find some interesting things. There's a pile of stones called a cairn. You might also see what's left of a small shelter.
However, the very highest point isn't right at the cairn. It's actually a few meters away. Look for it on the northeast side of the wall that crosses the summit.
Fun Walks and Views
Whinfell Beacon is a great spot for a long walk. You can make it part of a 19-kilometer (about 12-mile) adventure. This walk often starts from the A685 road, a few miles south of Tebay.
The route climbs up Grayrigg Forest first. Then, it follows a ridge south of Borrowdale. You'll pass over other hills like Birk Fell, Castle Fell, and Mabbin Crag. It's a fantastic way to see lots of the countryside!
Becoming a Fellranger
Whinfell Beacon is special because it's now listed as a "Fellranger." A Fellranger is a hill or mountain included in a popular series of guidebooks by Mark Richards. These books help people explore the hills of the Lake District.
Whinfell Beacon, along with two other hills (Grayrigg Forest and Winterscleugh), was added to the Fellranger list in 2019-2021. This happened because the boundary of the Lake District National Park was expanded in 2019. This new boundary included these hills, making them official parts of the national park and the guidebooks!
