DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited KingdomEnglandNorth East EnglandLunedale
Mickle Fell Summit Cairn
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited KingdomEnglandNorth East EnglandLunedale
Mickle Fell Summit Cairn
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mickle Fell Summit Cairn
Hiking
5.0
(4)
Amongst the vast, high moorland of the North Pennines, few peaks are as prominent as Mickle Fell. The historical county top of Yorkshire, hikes to Mickle Fell take you to a grand viewpoint for two of England’s most loved national parks: the beautiful, broad uplands of the Yorkshire Dales and the distinctive profiles of the eastern Lake District. Despite being robbed of its Yorkshire crown by shifting county lines, today Mickle Fell is the highest point in modern county Durham.
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
North Pennines National Landscape
Tips
David Howells
July 14, 2024
Hiking
Mickle Fell is the highest peak in Yorkshire, depending on which list you look at. It is an imposing bulk of a mountain and difficult to get to as a …
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Nearby routes
Best routes near Mickle Fell Summit Cairn
Details
Informations
Elevation 780 m
Good to know
Family Friendly
yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
yes
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Today
Wednesday 30 September
13°C
8°C
47 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h