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Bootle Fell

Downs, Moorland in Cumberland Copeland

England

Bootle Fell

Dry stone walls Derelict dry stone walls at Levens Moss
Dry stone walls Credit: P Gaskell

Bootle Fell is a geographical feature located in Cumberland, England. It is a prominent area encompassing downs, moorland, and dales. The fell rises to an elevation of approximately 1,112 feet (339 meters) and is situated within the Lake District National Park.

The landscape of Bootle Fell is characterized by undulating hills and valleys, covered by a mixture of heather, grasses, and scattered shrubs. The moorland areas are interspersed with stone walls and sheep grazing fields, showcasing the traditional agricultural practices of the region. The terrain gradually slopes towards the coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Irish Sea.

Bootle Fell is home to diverse flora and fauna, including heather, bilberry, and mosses. The area provides habitat for several species of birds, such as curlews, lapwings, and skylarks, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The fell is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and tracks, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring the scenic surroundings. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the hillsides, taking in the panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside and the distant mountains.

Bootle Fell is easily accessible by road, with nearby villages and towns offering amenities and accommodations for tourists. The tranquil and unspoiled nature of the area makes it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of the Lake District.

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Bootle Fell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.287002/-3.3214363 or Grid Reference SD1488. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dry stone walls Derelict dry stone walls at Levens Moss
Dry stone walls
Derelict dry stone walls at Levens Moss
Derelict dry stone walls
Derelict dry stone walls
Thwaites Fell
Thwaites Fell
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost NE side of the road. It marks a point 344.506m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost NE side of the road. It marks a point 344.506m above mean sea level.
Path on Little Fell
Path on Little Fell
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a stone at the bottom of the dry stone wall, NE side of the road. It marks a point 281.660m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on a stone at the bottom of the dry stone wall, NE side of the road. It marks a point 281.660m above mean sea level.
A view towards Ravenglass, Seascale and Sellafield A view from the summit of Stoneside Hill.
A view towards Ravenglass, Seascale and Sellafield
A view from the summit of Stoneside Hill.
A view towards the Isle of Man The Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and the Mull of Galloway could be noted from the summit of Stoneside Hill on this clear afternoon.
A view towards the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and the Mull of Galloway could be noted from the summit of Stoneside Hill on this clear afternoon.
Moorland view from Stoneside Hill summit A view towards the Duddon Bridge to Broad Oak minor road which traverses Thwaites Fell.
Moorland view from Stoneside Hill summit
A view towards the Duddon Bridge to Broad Oak minor road which traverses Thwaites Fell.
Clouds over the moors A pleasant afternoon after early morning rain facilitating a clear view from Stoneside Hill.
Clouds over the moors
A pleasant afternoon after early morning rain facilitating a clear view from Stoneside Hill.
The moorland summit at Stoupdale Head Flat moorland at the minor summit at Stoupdale Head, a name which doesn't appear on OS maps but is so-named by Wainwright in the 'Outlying Fells'. The view is to the north where there are rocky outcrops on Buck Barrow.
The moorland summit at Stoupdale Head
Flat moorland at the minor summit at Stoupdale Head, a name which doesn't appear on OS maps but is so-named by Wainwright in the 'Outlying Fells'. The view is to the north where there are rocky outcrops on Buck Barrow.
Corney Fell This is the view as you leave the National Park at SD149896 looking WNW towards the coast.
Corney Fell
This is the view as you leave the National Park at SD149896 looking WNW towards the coast.
Thwaites Fell Looking north from the road towards Buckbarrow
Thwaites Fell
Looking north from the road towards Buckbarrow
Thwaites Fell Looking south from the road towards Black Combe.
Thwaites Fell
Looking south from the road towards Black Combe.
Kinmont Beck From the fell road.
Kinmont Beck
From the fell road.
Track onto Bootle Fell Track onto Bootle Fell at North Coppycow, Stoneside Hill can be seen on the horizon.
Track onto Bootle Fell
Track onto Bootle Fell at North Coppycow, Stoneside Hill can be seen on the horizon.
Crookley Beck on Bootle Fell Crookley Beck drains Bootle Fell. A little further upstream, still in the same grid square, the beck changes its name to Grassons Beck.
Crookley Beck on Bootle Fell
Crookley Beck drains Bootle Fell. A little further upstream, still in the same grid square, the beck changes its name to Grassons Beck.
Bracken on Bootle Fell The lower slopes of Bootle Fell is bracken covered, while the higher fell is grass. View to the northeast from the footpath climbing towards Great Grassoms.
Bracken on Bootle Fell
The lower slopes of Bootle Fell is bracken covered, while the higher fell is grass. View to the northeast from the footpath climbing towards Great Grassoms.
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Bootle Fell is located at Grid Ref: SD1488 (Lat: 54.287002, Lng: -3.3214363)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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