Souther Scales Fell

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Souther Scales Fell

Paths leading east from the top of Ingleborough Credit: habiloid

Southern Scales Fell is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated within the Yorkshire Downs, this picturesque fell is known for its breathtaking views and diverse natural landscapes. Rising to an elevation of approximately 520 meters (1,706 feet), it is a popular destination for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts.

The fell is characterized by its undulating terrain, which is a mix of downs and moorland. Its slopes are covered with heather and grasses, providing a vibrant display of colors throughout the year. The higher parts of the fell offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby valleys and dales.

Southern Scales Fell is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it an important site for nature conservation. The area is known for its diverse bird population, including species such as lapwings, curlews, and red grouse. Visitors may also have the opportunity to spot other wildlife like hares, rabbits, and foxes.

The fell is easily accessible via well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers of all abilities. A network of trails crisscrosses the area, providing opportunities for both short walks and longer treks. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside and take in the breathtaking views.

Overall, Southern Scales Fell is a stunning natural feature in Yorkshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland.

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Souther Scales Fell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.180404/-2.3828045 or Grid Reference SD7576. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Paths leading east from the top of Ingleborough

habiloid

Looking towards Whernside from Southerscales, Ingleborough

habiloid

Ingleborough Summit

habiloid

Ingleborough across the limestone pavement

Leanmeanmo

Gritstone outcrop on Ingleborough

On the SW side of the summit plateau, near the southern point.

Ian Taylor

St Leonard's Church, Chapel-le-Dale

The Church of St Leonard. It was used as a burial plot for the navvies, and their family members, who died whilst constructing the nearby Ribblehead Viaduct between 1869 and 1876. In all, over 200 people died during the construction from accidents and outbreaks of smallpox. Link

Brian Deegan

Grass flowers gone to seed

The hill walker is on a path connecting Park Fell in the distance, with Ingleborough. The pale buff-coloured grass heads covering most of the ground in view have finished flowering and are now seeded.

Trevor Littlewood

St. Leonard's Church Sign, Chapel-le-Dale

Stephen Armstrong

Wooden Ladder Stile & Finger Post at Chapel le Dale

This was on the B6255 Low Sleights Road, almost opposite the end of Roman Road which leads to St. Leonard's Church. This image was taken in April 2010. Google Street View from April 2011 shows the stile still there, but it had been replaced with a stone stile by August 2016. The finger post points to Ingleborough 2 miles.

Stephen Armstrong

Towards Chapel-le-Dale from the Southerscales track

The track to Southerscales leaves the B6255 at the top of a limestone bench, and remains level as it heads southwest. The edge of the bench forms an elvated viewpoint above Chapel-le-Dale, with the distant view extending to the southern end of Scales Moor.

Andy Waddington

Causeway to the Arks across Humphrey Bottom

Humphrey Bottom is pretty boggy for a lot of the year, so repeated use by hikers heading up or down Ingleborough via the Arks (an unpleasantly steep section heading into the cloud in this view) was causing too much damage to the fragile vegetation and peat, so, whilst ugly, this long causeway was an inevitable response (adding stone to make a solid path would have been vastly expensive and done nothing to help the drainage).

Andy Waddington

Heading down the Southerscales track

Familiar to many cavers as the route to and from Meregill Hole, Black Shiver Pot, Roaring Hole and several other potholes, the track gives easy going for walkers, and somewhat more challenging progress for a Cave Rescue Landrover (usually in the dark with heavy rain - and after the pub). By the time you are here on the way down, the difficulties are largely behind you.

Andy Waddington

Ingleborough from Weets Hill

Ingleborough is 32km (20 miles) north-north-west from Weets Hill, and seen here rising above low cloud that filled Ribblesdale on this cold day.

Stephen Craven

Souther Scales Fell

The escarpment of Simon Fell, viewed from Swine Tail beneath Ingleborough summit.

John Lucas

Ingleborough top hidden in cloud

Viewed from Simon Fell.

John Lucas

Whernside from Souther Scales, 1967

Descending from Ingleborough towards the Hill Inn on a fine day for the Three Peaks walk.

Jim Barton

The Hill Inn, 1967

Start and finish of a walk round the Three Peaks with two friends, taking just under 12 hours on a fine June day. The maroon and grey 1960 Ford Anglia was my first car.

Jim Barton