Broadstone Head

Landscape Feature in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Broadstone Head

Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag Ground east of Calf Crag with snow remnants.
Beyond and more completely snowed are Fairfield and Great Rigg. — Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Broadstone Head is a prominent landscape feature located in the county of Westmorland, England. Situated approximately 2 miles southwest of the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, it is part of the picturesque Eden Valley.

Rising to an elevation of 1,049 feet (320 meters) above sea level, Broadstone Head is a notable hill that forms part of the Pennines mountain range. The hill is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a flat, broad summit that stretches for approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) in length. This unique feature is believed to have been shaped by glacial activity during the last Ice Age.

The hill is mostly covered in moorland vegetation, consisting of heather, grasses, and scattered shrubs. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby River Eden and the rolling hills of the Pennines. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Lake District National Park to the west.

Broadstone Head is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers several walking trails that allow visitors to explore the area and enjoy the stunning vistas. The hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds such as curlews, lapwings, and red grouse, as well as various small mammals.

Overall, Broadstone Head in Westmorland is a striking landscape feature that offers both natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the enchanting Eden Valley.

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Broadstone Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.479368/-3.0880169 or Grid Reference NY2909. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag Ground east of Calf Crag with snow remnants.
Beyond and more completely snowed are Fairfield and Great Rigg.

Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag

Ground east of Calf Crag with snow remnants. Beyond and more completely snowed are Fairfield and Great Rigg.

Trevor Littlewood

Unnamed tarn west of Steel Fell - 2 This is the largest of a number of tarns along the broad ridge connecting Steel Fell with Calf Crag; it&#039;s unnamed on OS maps.
In the distance, Helvellyn is the massive hill to the left; Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike are the other snow-covered domes.

Unnamed tarn west of Steel Fell - 2

This is the largest of a number of tarns along the broad ridge connecting Steel Fell with Calf Crag; it's unnamed on OS maps. In the distance, Helvellyn is the massive hill to the left; Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike are the other snow-covered domes.

Trevor Littlewood

Footpath below Calf Crag

Footpath below Calf Crag

Moment Crag above Far Easedale

Moment Crag above Far Easedale

Lone Walker above Moment Crag

Lone Walker above Moment Crag

The view east from Belles Knot Easedale tarn is in the distance.

The view east from Belles Knot

Easedale tarn is in the distance.

Grassy slope at head of Greenup valley The rock band beyond the slope at the head of the valley is Long Crag.
Mountains of the Scafell group are seen distantly at the centre of the image.

Grassy slope at head of Greenup valley

The rock band beyond the slope at the head of the valley is Long Crag. Mountains of the Scafell group are seen distantly at the centre of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Broadstone Head

Broadstone Head

Cairn at the head of Far Easedale

Cairn at the head of Far Easedale

Tarn on Brownrigg Moss

Tarn on Brownrigg Moss

Un-named Stream After heavy rain overnight steams are full and fast flowing. This one flows for about 1.5km before emptying into Easedale Tarn on Grasmere Common but is un-named on the Ordnance Survey map. I’m surprised, such an obvious feature.

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Un-named Stream

After heavy rain overnight steams are full and fast flowing. This one flows for about 1.5km before emptying into Easedale Tarn on Grasmere Common but is un-named on the Ordnance Survey map. I’m surprised, such an obvious feature. Taken from my blog Link

Ruined Sheepfold, High Raise

Ruined Sheepfold, High Raise

Ruined Sheepfold, High Raise

Ruined Sheepfold, High Raise

High Raise Trig Point Moments before the weather closed in. Pike o&#039;Stickle just visible.

High Raise Trig Point

Moments before the weather closed in. Pike o'Stickle just visible.

Drifting snow, Codale head Deep snow has collected in the lee of rocks and lumpy ground and been sculpted by the wind. Most of the higher fell country has snow cover which makes progress difficult at times when it is deep and soft like this.

Drifting snow, Codale head

Deep snow has collected in the lee of rocks and lumpy ground and been sculpted by the wind. Most of the higher fell country has snow cover which makes progress difficult at times when it is deep and soft like this.

Sergeant Man Two walkers summit the small rocky peak. Beyond, are the craggy coves of Crinkle Crags.

Sergeant Man

Two walkers summit the small rocky peak. Beyond, are the craggy coves of Crinkle Crags.

Codale Tarn in winter The tarn is quite close to the popular path to Sergeant Man but sits off route and out of sight on a shelf to the north. It sees far fewer visitors than Easedale Tarn.

Codale Tarn in winter

The tarn is quite close to the popular path to Sergeant Man but sits off route and out of sight on a shelf to the north. It sees far fewer visitors than Easedale Tarn.

Frozen tarn east of Codale Head This long narrow tarn sits on an exposed shelf with an excellent view towards the Helvellyn range. It would have been a delectable place for a stop were it not for the freezing gale.

Frozen tarn east of Codale Head

This long narrow tarn sits on an exposed shelf with an excellent view towards the Helvellyn range. It would have been a delectable place for a stop were it not for the freezing gale.

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Broadstone Head is located at Grid Ref: NY2909 (Lat: 54.479368, Lng: -3.0880169)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Sergeant Man

Sergeant Man

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Easedale Tarn

High Raise (Langdale)

High Raise (Langdale)

Blea Rigg

Blea Rigg

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Located within 500m of 54.479368,-3.0880169

Ele: 490

Natural: saddle

Lat/Long: 54.4824027/-3.0891956

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Ford: yes

Horse: yes

Lat/Long: 54.480036/-3.0806657

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Ford: yes

Horse: yes

Lat/Long: 54.4827454/-3.0915548

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Ford: yes

Horse: yes

Lat/Long: 54.4834202/-3.0913342

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Ford: yes

Horse: yes

Lat/Long: 54.4825866/-3.091123

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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