Fountains Fell

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Fountains Fell

The Pennine Way near In Sleets Credit: Dave Kelly

Fountains Fell is a prominent hill located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Pennine range and is situated in the northern region of the park. With an elevation of 668 meters (2,192 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area, including the valleys of Littondale, Malhamdale, and Ribblesdale.

The hill is primarily composed of carboniferous limestone, which gives it a rugged and rocky appearance. Its landscape is characterized by wide open moorland, scattered with limestone outcrops and patches of heather. The summit of Fountains Fell is flat and expansive, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The area surrounding Fountains Fell is known for its rich biodiversity. The moorland habitat supports a variety of plant and animal species, including heather, bilberry, curlew, golden plover, and meadow pipit. It is also home to several species of birds of prey, such as peregrine falcons and kestrels.

Fountains Fell has a long history of human activity. Remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds can be found in the vicinity, indicating that the hill has been inhabited for thousands of years. In more recent times, the hill has been used for farming and sheep grazing.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Fountains Fell offers numerous opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife spotting. The hill is accessible via several footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty and immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Fountains Fell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.12827/-2.2206084 or Grid Reference SD8570. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near In Sleets

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Blishmire House

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Dale Head

Dave Kelly

Fountains Fell

View from Dale Head on the road to Halton Gill

Kevin Waterhouse

Roadside Parking at Dale Head

On the road from Halton Gill. Some maps have a car park marked here on the spot where there is some limestone paving

Kevin Waterhouse

Old Wayside Cross beside the Stainforth to Halton Gill road

Ulfkil Cross, the base of a wayside cross. Set against the inside of the drystone wall on the west side of the Stainforth to Halton Gill road at Dale Head in Malham Moor parish. Scheduled Monument Link

. Milestone Society National ID: YNCR_MAM

Mike Rayner

Rainscar

Peter McDermott

Rainscar

Road at Rainscar.

Peter McDermott

Marshy area south of Fountains Fell

The marsh is less wet than it normally would be, following a relatively dry spell of weather. Cotton grass seed heads are plentiful; the even more numerous yellow flowers are possibly spearworts. The broad ridge extends to the north where lie the higher areas of Fountains Fell.

Trevor Littlewood

Minor summit with trig point at Knowe Fell

The ground rises slightly to the trig point which is at the southern end of the ridge of Fountains Fell, part of which is visible in the distance. Pen-y-ghent is also in the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Boundary wall on Fountains Fell

Taken near point 662m and looking towards Pen-y-Ghent. Although there is no footpath marked on the OS Map this is one of a few way markers along the ridge to this point if there are others further south I never found them

Tom Richardson