When I reached the edge I was expecting to have a view down to the road but there was a surprise in store for ….. ….. instead of looking down to a road I had this view across a natural amphitheatre, a wonderful and very unexpected sight. Wild Boar Fell 16th October 2020 My wife was busy and the forecast was promising, so I set off on my own, with just Tess our spaniel for company. From the crest of the ridge a look behind us at the profile of Wild Boar Fell. Wild Boar Fell is situated 1½ miles southeast of High Stennerskeugh. At 9.00am 15 brave souls emerged at the Fat Lamb despite recent days of heavy rain and low cloud on high fells with forecasts of this to continue. Walk Detail: The walk along the Stennerskeugh to Mallerstang bridleway was very easy and pleasant, the real interest started though Over to the right Fell End’s various levels are beginning to appear. From the west starting at Street and returning via Sand Tarn and Stennerskeugh Clouds. The following mile or so of walking over Fell End Clouds and the fine ridge of Stennerskeugh Clouds was pure delight. The level below is an extensive mass of  limestone pavement stretching right to the end of the level, probably even below it too as the hillside drops down to the valley. Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Wild Boar Fell. 25 people follow this. Time - 5 hours 0 minutes. The mountain—for its height of 2,300 ft., as well as the peak in which its eastern summit ends, entitles it to the name—is so wild and remote that it might well have been the last refuge of the boar. It was a nice sunny morning when I arrived and I parked outside the old Quaker Burial ground which is a walled enclosure behind the wall. Page Transparency See More. A look back towards the Stennerskeugh escarpment as we move from one pavement level to another. it really was impressive. This route, from Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen, is a long day across pretty wild country for the Dales. The A683 had frequent traffic but only our car and one other, some distance further along, were parked along here. Wild Boar Fell is situated 1½ miles southeast of High Stennerskeugh. Start Grid Ref: NY734005. Distance walked: 8.5 miles Total ascent: 2020 ft OS map used: OL19 - Howgill Fells & Upper Eden Valley Time taken: 6 hrs Route description: Cotegill Bridge on the B6259-Aisgill Farm-Mallerstang Common-Angerholme Pots-High Dolphinsty-The Nab-Yoadcomb Scar-Wild Boar Fell-Sand Tarn-Wild Boar Fell-Swarth Fell-Swarth Fell Pike-Stubbing Rigg-Aisgill Moor Cottages-Cotegill Bridge on the B6259 I found a few challenging gill scrambles and some great hidden waterfalls on the navigational section from Wild Boar Fell to … Walk 2 - An excellent days' outing starting at Kirkby Stephen Station and finishing at the Moorcock Inn or Garsdale Station 12 miles - approximately 6 hours. J was still picking his way over and I signalled for him to come and take a look for himself and we stood there for a few minutes simply gazing at the sight. David and Chris Stewart. A look back at Harter Fell and some of the other Howgills fells as we walk through the little valley of Dale Slack. Beyond Wild boar lies the Mallerstang valley and Mallerstang Edge and after that you are in the Yorkshire … Wild Boar Fell is at the South Eastern edge of Cumbria, just over the border of the North Yorkshire Dales. At least we’re wearing the right sort of clothing today. Greenrigg that I got back under the cloud level. Unseen from Wild Boar Fell’s trig point it is a worthwhile detour as it is one of the loveliest tarns in the Dales. Not that its a long way but I kept stopping to take pictures. Distance: 8.2 miles On our route map at the top of the page this area is indicated by a white area criss-crossed with walls beneath the Fell End Clouds. From the northern approach it even made the top look like a peak rather than the flat plateau it is in reality. Some very deep grikes appeared as we approached the tree but could be easily dealt with lower down where the clints were closer together. The Stennerskeugh and Fell End Clouds form part of Wild Boar’s lower western slopes. The clints are awkward to walk over and its all too easy to lose one’s balance so on finding a wobble free place to stand I took this shot looking towards the downhill end of the pavement where a lone sycamore can just be seen. A header page about the area with subsets for Wild Boar Fell & Mallerstang / The upper Eden valley and Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales? It forms the Western edge of the valley of Mallerstang and the source of the river Eden. Separated from its close neighbour, Swarth Fell, only by a shallow saddle, it naturally follows that the two hills should be combined in a single expedition. Wild Boar Fell > Wild Boar Fell East Top from GR: SD 7826 9976: Hippster: 08/09/2019: Wild Boar Fell > Wild Boar Fell East Top from GR: SD 7826 9976: ronaldo333: 08/09/2019: Revisit to see rebuilt trigpillar as part of Robs Cumbria all completion: cjo: 08/09/2019 Fell End and Stennerskeugh Clouds Distance from search point: 5.6 Miles The Clouds is a rocky outcrop on the flank of Wild Boar Fell, with limestone crags and pavements. Route Summary: Cotegill Bridge - Ais Gill - Angerholme Wold - Angerholme Pots - High Dolphinsty - Yoadcomb Scar - Wild Boar Fell - Sand Tarn - Standard Brow - Swarth Fell - Swarth Fell Pike - Smithy Gill Bridge - Cotegill Bridge. A winters walk to Wild Boar Fell from Stennerskeugh with Jim. Photo: Matt westwood, CC BY-SA 3.0. It was such a peaceful, happy few minutes I could happily have stayed longer. A good path led me around to the right, all around the Band on the south edge of Wild Boar Fell, a path which would seep me down gently in a smooth curve around Aisgill Head towards Uldale Gill Head. It may have lost a branch or two here and there in past gales but it still has a good shape to it and it makes a striking addition to the landscape. An available option of a shorter lower level route was outvoted. The large dump can be seen in the centre of the photo. It was too big to fit into one shot so this is the left hand side ….. ….. and this is the view to the right. After an egg butty and various other delights, we squelched off to Swarth Fell and Swarth Fell Pike – an easy but sloppy traverse. The Stennerskeugh and Fell End Clouds form part of Wild Boar’s lower western slopes. Incredible views, little tarns, stone men, rolling hills, steep drops, vast bogs and few people make a day on Wild Boar Fell a very enjoyable one! Route Summary: Street - Cow Bank - High Dolphinsty- Little Fell - High Dolphinsty Terminology. Fell End seems to have a lot more of these levels than the Stennerskeugh end did but the overall result is the same, a series of limestone ledges looking like a pile of plates of various sizes stacked one on top of the other. Wild Boar Fell is a mountain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in the civil parish of Mallerstang on the eastern edge of Cumbria, England. Unfortunately, by the time I got Wild Boar Fell 7. A look back up to Fell End Clouds from the lane. The Clouds is a rocky outcrop on the flank of Wild Boar Fell, with limestone crags and pavements. When we looked more closely once we were back at home we eventually found it to the left of the capital W of the word Workings (disused). Ahead of us we can see what we think might well be the last level to reach and where we can take a left turn over to the top of Stennerskeugh Clouds. Though not as high as other fell tops, Wild Boar Fell feels like a proper hill. Situated in a small sheltered hollow below the steep upper slopes of Wild Boar Fell, Sand Tarn does indeed have a tiny sandy beach. It is interesting for its geology – sandstone, shale, limestone and millstone grit are all present – as well as its history. As can be seen the lane is long and open and cars can be parked roadside in many places along it. Wild Boar Fell - Sand Tarn - Stennerskeugh Clouds - Fell End Clouds - Street, 10. Summary: This is one of the Yorkshire Dales more challenging walks which requires precise navigation. After a brief descent north to get a better view of Middleark Scar I sat for a short break by the line of cairns just south east We begin to make our way back down to the road with Harter Fell in full view ahead of us once again ….. ….. with a look back up at the Clouds which are a lot more interesting than the actual ones above us have been today, flat, featureless and frustrating things so they were. Notice the boots, dry and mud free for the first time since Christmas I think. The bridleway is on Common Land, part of Ravenstonedale Common and, as is the case with Common Land all over the country, is an area where people have certain traditional rights – the right to collect wood, cut turf for fuel, to fish or to allow animals to graze and so on. After taking in the new view that has opened up across the northern Howgills, turn south following the gritstone edge to the prominent outcrop of the Nab. Wild Boar Fell is a neglected classic on open access land on the southern edge of the Eden Valley, with stunning views to the Howgills, North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and even Morecombe Bay. The top of Fell End Clouds looking north to Stennerskeugh Clouds 11. Route takes in part of lady Anne way, over wild boar fell to Stennerskeugh then back to the station Previous Next The publisher has not added any attributes to this route. I set off down the minor lane to Castle Bridge. Conditions continued to be very overcast with poor light so the walk we had planned for today was put back in the pending tray. 20 people like this. (minus The Calf which stayed in the cloud all day). Ascent - 1500 feet / 455 metres . You can start the walk from the small parking area at The Thrang, off the B6259. With J still trying to identify the tree’s location on the map I took a look back up towards it from a few paces down the slope. Most walkers climb Wild Boar Fell from Mallerstang but this challenging route ascends from Stennerskeugh. Wild Boar Fell is the legendary home of the last wild boar to survive in England and which was supposedly killed by Sir Richard Musgrave of Hartley Castle in the 15th century. The large dump can be seen in the centre of the photo. Walk Summary: A climb up to Wild Boar Fell including a visit to Little Fell and an exploration of the limestone outcrops of Fell End Clouds. There isn’t a soul about, not even a speck on the horizon, although J did get out the binoculars and briefly spotted a couple of tiny figures up on top of one of the Howgill fells several miles distant. I parked on a minor road between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, a few miles north east of Cautley Spout in the Howgills, and was on my way by 0940. It was the first time I had seen this particular aspect of the fell and Website. As I descended off Little Fell for the first time the cloud cleared off Wild Boar Fell’s Nab. After taking in the new view that has opened up across the northern Howgills, turn south following the gritstone edge to the prominent outcrop of the Nab. This is a free sample walk but you need to log in as a member of Walkingworld to access the details. Viewranger route HERE Time: 3 hours 50 minutes We’ve just sauntered along and only explored a little but there is still plenty more to discover because the Clouds cover such a large area on lots of different levels. Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Howgill Fells. Ironically uninterrupted by any other sound. I’m blaming the cold wind and not my photographic incompetence. Wild Boar Fell is a little known but spectacular peak in the far north of the Yorkshire Dales national park. Website . Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Swarth Fell at 681m (2235ft). Wild Boar Fell is at the South Eastern edge of Cumbria, just over the border of the North Yorkshire Dales. Wild Boar Fell 16th October 2020 My wife was busy and the forecast was promising, so I set off on my own, with just Tess our spaniel for company. Wild Boar Fell is a neglected classic on open access land on the southern edge of the Eden Valley, with stunning views to the Howgills, North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and even Morecombe Bay. as soon as I touched the summit cairn on the latter the cloud temporarily cleared over Wild Boar Fell. Wild Boar Fell > Wild Boar Fell East Top from GR: SD 7826 9976: Hippster: 08/09/2019: Wild Boar Fell > Wild Boar Fell East Top from GR: SD 7826 9976: ronaldo333: 08/09/2019: Revisit to see rebuilt trigpillar as part of Robs Cumbria all completion: cjo: 08/09/2019 I've done Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell a couple of times but both times I did the same route from Mallerstang. We couldn’t find it on the OS map and J was of the firm opinion it ought to be shown on it. We were experiencing what, euphemistically, could be called a sunny spell although it was nothing more than a very faint glimmer through a slightly thinner veil of cloud. Location Details Wild Boar Fell. Wild Boar Fell 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV Author - Lou Johnson. Harter Fell It’s a fairly steep, but short uphill walk on grass to get to the top, but once on the Clouds, it really is a wonderful place to wander along and enjoy the peace and tranquillity. As we go higher there’s a corresponding increase in the amount of limestone rocks and boulders scattered everywhere but the bridleway still manages to find a relatively smooth passage through them. Alternatively a morning or an afternoon could be spent simply exploring the area. Although only a small part of the I think perhaps I should get around to doing a panorama now and again to show a more comprehensive view. The same view of Fell End Clouds from a little further on. Wild Boar Fell Mountain Photos. There are few paths up but this is an exhilarating way to reach the dramatic top and stroll the superb escarpment. We then about turn and carry on to the crest of Stennerskeugh Clouds. It was cold but, after a good showing from six o’clock until seven, the sun decided to go back in for the rest of the day. Sand Tarn 8. Looking back for a view of Harter Fell I noticed the owners of some of the dozens and dozens of hoof prints quietly grazing the fellside some distance below us. Having planned for a longish walk and being ready for the off by half past seven we had a cuppa and a re-think about where we could go should the conditions improve during the morning. Middleark Scar on Little Fell 4. The top of Fell End Clouds looking north to Stennerskeugh Clouds. Wild Boar Fell is a fine peak towering above the Mallerstang valley which runs between Kirkby Stephen and Garsdale. In the shadow of Wild Boar Fell this little oasis of limestone deserves to be much better known. I was born and raised in a Dales village and the surrounding countryside, indeed the whole of the Yorkshire Dales, had limestone pavements and outcrops in abundance so its a bit of a trip down memory lane as well. Navigation Tips. Clouds was quite interesting and both were quite different in character with the limestone on the latter being much more haphazard. The house is available to rent on a self catering basis sleeping around 12. It is also surprisingly accessible by public transport, but you will still have to work to reach the summit! Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km. Height is gained quite painlessly and you soon reach the main bridle-path crossing east to west across the fell which is followed as far as the broad col on the main ridge of Wild Boar Fell. On the hillside on the far left of the shot a walled enclosure and the gable end of an old house is visible. We’ll have to come back in the summer and see how it looks then. Wild Boar Fell is a fine peak towering above the Mallerstang valley which runs between Kirkby Stephen and Garsdale. Wild Boar Fell. Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell are two of the Dales 30 Mountains. The recent windy conditions are drying out the ground very nicely and although there’s still a bit of ‘give’ underfoot no ominous squelching has been experienced so far. The top of Little Fell 3. Generally though the cloud had got lower and it was not until I got to High Wild Boar Fell. This is only a very short walk and could be easily managed in about an hour or so at a normal walking pace, although it could be made into a much longer walk by including Harter Fell just over the road. Luckily, it's also a great hill - big and certainly wild (not seen any boars, though) - and at 708m, higher than one of the much-loved 'big three', Penyghent. I decided to pick my way across the clints to the far end and have a look over the edge to see the view  below ….. ….. with a look over to the Howgills on the way ….. ….. while the sound of whinnying in the distance had me looking back to see a group of fell ponies grazing contentedly. wild boar fell’s cairn collection. Stennerskeugh, Wild Boar Fell, Sand Tarn, Cumbria [ 15 km] Wed 23 May 2012: Plan + Profile: SD 7284 9928 Drove to Gillbeck Bridge at Fell End to the NE of Sedbergh. Its towards the bottom of our route map at the top of the page but you’ll probably have to zoom in to spot it. The limestone escarpment that makes up Stennerskeugh and Fell End Photo: Matt westwood, CC BY-SA 3.0. We drop down to the tree taking a look en route at a couple of the pavements we crossed when we were higher up. Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. We picked our way carefully through the clints, there’s lots of potential for sprained or twisted ankles along here, and reached the marker cairn at 457m/1499′ ….. ….. with J giving us a cheerful wave as I take a look back towards the Stennerskeugh crest while ….. ….. It was a nice sunny morning when I arrived and I parked outside the old Quaker Burial ground which is a walled enclosure behind the wall. Still descending towards the road and the track passes by a couple of lime kilns ….. ….. and the second lime kiln, both of them still in a reasonable state of repair. I found a few challenging gill scrambles and some great hidden waterfalls on the navigational section from Wild Boar Fell to … It faces the village green and Outhgill beck and looks up towards… Looking southwards along the Stennerskeugh ridge towards Fell End and the Howgills. We didn’t walk all the way along as the very chilly wind picked up speed even at this relatively low level of 1535′. It’s a fairly steep, but short uphill walk on grass to get to the top, but once on the Clouds, it really is a wonderful place to wander along and enjoy the peace and tranquillity. Especially delightful were the numerous skylarks whose singing was completely Stennerskeugh Clouds is the hillside behind Street Farm which forms the lower flanks of Wild Boar Fell. The amazing cairns on Wild Boar Fell East are a must see. Find all the transport options for your trip from Windermere to Wild Boar Fell right here. We cross over to Fell End and from the spring, which has just popped up from the ground, I took a look back towards the Stennerskeugh Clouds where the faint glimmer momentarily became an encouraging glow before reverting to type after a couple of seconds. Most walkers climb Wild Boar Fell from Mallerstang but this challenging route ascends from Stennerskeugh. Though not as high as other fell tops, Wild Boar Fell feels like a proper hill. The top of Stennerskeugh Clouds 10. Although only a small part of the Stennerskeugh Clouds is the hillside behind Street Farm which forms the lower flanks of Wild Boar Fell. A little way back we passed the place where we’d noticed another car parked up when we arrived, its no longer there so there’s only us around now as we return to the old quarry and the car. THERE is a lively tradition that the last wild boar in Westmoreland was killed on the great fell near Kirkby Stephen which still bears the name of the quarry there slain. Ironically Wild Boar Fell is indeed where the last wild boar roaming freely in the UK fell. On the way it was nice to look back at the ruined castle against a blue sky. Wild Boar Fell from Little Fell 5. I peer through very watery eyes from the confines of my hood and balaclava, by ‘eck its nippy up ‘ere. Looking back to Little Fell 6. Altitude: 708.0 m above mean sea level A fellow named Harry Hope is said to have farmed there until 1820 and within the external boundary wall the layout of the inner fields walls can still be made out. I walked and revelled in the thrill of it. Join or log in above if you are already a member. peaceful I felt on Little Fell and retrieve when needed I would have fewer worries. Over on the right the walled enclosure is a little clearer to see now, but I’ve managed to exclude the farmhouse completely from the view. Recommend. Finally at the northern end of Stennerskeugh Clouds I … Fell End and Stennerskeugh Clouds Distance from search point: 5.6 Miles The Clouds is a rocky outcrop on the flank of Wild Boar Fell, with limestone crags and pavements. Location: 54.3843, -2.374. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Once I could see everything clearly I was able to get my bearings and make a beeline for Stennerskeugh Clouds. Viewranger route HERE Wild Boar Fell - Wild Boar Fell East Top - Swarth Fell - Swarth Fell Pike - Baugh Fell - Knoutberry Haw: ronaldo333: 24/05/2014: Walked on my own from Cotegill Bridge.Lovely sunshine but a bit hazy and very windy on top. flockwatcher: 19/05/2014 The bridleway is a delight to descend. The weather was fine and clear and I had a good view of the edge of Wild Boar Fell in the distance. At the cattle grid the A683 road between Kirky Stephen and Sedbergh carries on behind the walls over to the left but we crossed the cattle grid to join this lane, known as The Street and thus indicating its Roman origins, which eventually rejoins the A683 at Rawthey Bridge, a short distance away to the south. Little Fell proved Community See All. Route takes in part of lady Anne way, over wild boar fell to Stennerskeugh then back to the station Previous Next The publisher has not added any attributes to this route. Wild Boar Fell. The 4th highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales, it's summit is at 708m (2323ft) with the Settle to Carlisle railway winding its's way through the valley below. I would suggest carrying on over Swarth Fell and take the faint path to Aisgill Cottages. up to the top, it was completely enshrouded in cloud so after visiting the cairn I headed straight for the trig point. At the foot of the western side of Wild Boar Fell is a prominent limestone outcrop known as The Clouds, the precise origin of the name is unclear but given their white and knobbly appearance its an appropriate description. I've also wanted to visit the limestone scars of Fell End and Stennerskeugh Clouds so I worked out this route to combine both. The obvious descent down to Aisgill Farm from Swarth Fell is steep and trackless. A brisk start over fields and track soon brought us onto Wild Boar Fell. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Stennerskeugh, Wild Boar Fell, Sand Tarn, Cumbria [ 15 km] Wed 23 May 2012: Plan + Profile: SD 7284 9928 Drove to Gillbeck Bridge at Fell End to the NE of Sedbergh. I’ve never got the zoom lens with me when I need it so its irritating not to be able to include a closer view. Wild Boar Fell is the culmination of the long, broad ridge of hill that defines the western margin of Mallerstang. when I arrived at High Dolphinsty and began the walk along the ridge to Litte Fell all the while enjoying good (though overcast) views down into Mallerstang. Date: 2016-07-29 From: Kirkby Stephen Station To: Wild Boar Fell Distance: 9.5 mls, 15.29 km Height Gain: 2200 ft, 670.6 m Parking at: SD 65970 92097 View parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View Route Description: Kirkby Stephen Station, Easegill Head, Windy Hill, Bowber Head, Fat Lamb Inn, Stennerskeugh, Cow Bank, High Dolphinsty, Wild Boar Fell, Sand Tarn Wild Boar Fell is the 5th highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales national park. Wild Boar Fell > Wild Boar Fell East Top from GR: SD 7826 9976: Hippster: 08/09/2019: Wild Boar Fell > Wild Boar Fell East Top from GR: SD 7826 9976: ronaldo333: 08/09/2019: Revisit to see rebuilt trigpillar as part of Robs Cumbria all completion: cjo: 08/09/2019 Wild Boar Fell is a mountain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in the civil parish of Mallerstang on the eastern edge of Cumbria, England. Nice while it lasted though. We emerged from Dale Slack just a little further back at a point between Fell End, the top of which can be seen just behind the tarn, and where we are standing at the moment. Once the leaves are out the broken branches to the right won’t be quite so noticeable. Across Fell End Clouds now and into the serious stuff of clints and grikes, the former being the limestone rocks and the latter being the fissures between them, as we head towards the marker cairn across the level, more or less, top of Fell End. Wild Boar Fell is a fine peak towering above the Mallerstang valley which runs between Kirkby Stephen and Garsdale. Wild Boar Fell is undoubtedly one of my favourite mountains while if I could bottle up how What it does do though is draw one’s attention to the considerable drop immediately below it. This circular walk climbs Wild Boar Fell in the Mallerstang area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The 4th highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales, it's summit is at 708m (2323ft) with the Settle to Carlisle railway winding its's way through the valley below. Fell End and Stennerskeugh Clouds. An 11 Mile walk on Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell on the border between Cumbria and North Yorkshire. Rome2rio makes travelling from Windermere to Wild Boar Fell easy. Exploring the hills one footstep at a time, Home > Yorkshire Dales > Yorkshire Dales Walks > Wild Boar Fell, Date: 14th March 2007 Another and even larger cairn towards the end of the pavements and, in total isolation, a sycamore tree just a little further along. Beyond Wild boar lies the Mallerstang valley and Mallerstang Edge and after that you are in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and yet more limestone country. The forecast for a sunny but cold day was only half right. I parked on a minor road between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, a few miles north east of Cautley Spout in the Howgills, and was on my way by 0940. It's one of the best climbs in the Dales with extensive views from the summit. to Sand Tarn which I was lucky enough to get a look at thanks to some temporary patches of higher cloud. Wild Boar Fell & Swarth Fell from Cotegill Bridge Introduction to Walk 1160. I set off down the minor lane to Castle Bridge. The walk was utterly gorgeous, a sumptuous delight. ... A little further on I joined the main path from Stennerskeugh then turned right and descended to the railway. We parked at the entrance to a former quarry opposite Harter Fell, the one belonging to the Howgill group of fells that is, not one of the Lake District ones sharing the same name, and walked towards the right of the shot back towards ….. ….. the cattle grid where the bridleway begins. From the crest of the ridge a look behind us at the profile of Wild Boar Fell. About See All. Still following the hoof prints as we wind our way through the lower levels of limestone beneath Stennerskeugh Clouds. Wild Boar Fell is a mountain (or more accurately a fell) in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in the civil parish of Mallerstang on the eastern edge of Cumbria, England.At 2,323 feet (708 m), it is either the 4th-highest fell in the Yorkshire Dales or the 5th, depending on whether nearby High Seat (2,326 ft) is counted or not.. There was quite a lot of pathless walking and boggy in places too so rough going underfoot. There are many delights to be discovered during the course of the walk. Looking across to the Howgill Fells 9. Studfold Farmhouse across the fields, probably no longer a working farm from appearances so maybe a private dwelling or a holiday let now. My woolly hat gets turned into its secondary function of balaclava, our hoods go on and get pulled in tightly in an attempt to minimise the ear bashing. Only the artificial construct of a county boundary separates the two areas but geologically they are very similar. High House is an 18th Century cottage linked to a converted barn. Walking back towards the top of Dale Slack and on our right the many limestone pavement levels of the Stennerskeugh Clouds descend layer by layer back down to the valley. Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Wild Boar Fell. Unfortunately though I began to get a bit chilly so I reluctantly left and headed back to High Dolphinsty. As the fell ponies seem to have taken the line of least resistance we do likewise, no sense in risking a sprained ankle when there’s a good grassy path to follow. Limestone everywhere you look and in incredible quantity, truly an amazing natural feature. Information Back down to the lane where its only a five minute walk back to the car. The bridleway is quite easy to follow, the hoof prints are a reliable guide, but there’s nothing to stop you following whatever route takes your fancy. I’m sure we’ll be back before too long, its a fascinating place. 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