Skelwith Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Skelwith Hill

Estuary of the River Leven Credit: Eirian Evans

Skelwith Hill is a small hill located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwestern part of England. Situated near the town of Skelwith Bridge, it forms part of the picturesque landscape of the Lake District National Park. With an elevation of approximately 137 meters (449 feet), Skelwith Hill is not considered a mountain but rather a modest hill.

The hill is characterized by its lush green slopes, which are covered in a variety of vegetation, including grasses, heather, and scattered trees. From its summit, visitors are rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Lake Windermere and the Coniston Fells.

Skelwith Hill is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and walkers who are looking to explore the natural beauty of the Lake District. Several well-marked trails traverse the hill, offering visitors the opportunity to discover its diverse flora and fauna. In spring, the hill is adorned with colorful wildflowers, creating a picturesque scene.

The area surrounding Skelwith Hill is also renowned for its wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species, such as buzzards, kestrels, and peregrine falcons, soaring above the hill. Additionally, the nearby Skelwith Force waterfall attracts visitors with its cascading waters and serene atmosphere.

Overall, Skelwith Hill, with its tranquil ambiance and magnificent views, provides a serene escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Lake District.

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Skelwith Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.219753/-3.0273459 or Grid Reference SD3380. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Estuary of the River Leven

Eirian Evans

Greenodd Sands

Neil Theasby

Road to Frith Hall

On the estuary of the River Leven. The fells are calling.

Michael Graham

The banks of the river Leven

At high tide, as shown here, this river increases massively in size.

Roger Temple

Low Frith viewed from across the Leven Estuary

Don Burgess

Ashes Point

Don Burgess

Reake Hill

A 50m high limestone hill. Looking towards Greenodd Sands in the Leven estuary.

Karl and Ali

Hoad Hill and the Leven estuary

A rare appearance of sunlight this evening glistening on Cartmel Sands in this view from Reake Hill. Hoad Hill above Ulverston is easily identified by SD2979 : Sir John Barrow Monument

Karl and Ali

Disused lime kiln by the Low Frith road

A very well preserved structure.

Karl and Ali

Low Frith

The site is fenced off and there appears to be extensive refurbishing and demolition going on. A now unobtainable (online) planning application stated: 'EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING, DEMOLITION OF 3 REDUNDANT BARNS AND CONVERSION AND EXTENSION OF NORTH AND SOUTH BARNS TO PROVIDE ANCILLARY DOMESTIC ACCOMMODATION AND SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL USE AS A RETREAT FOR RESIDENTAIL COURSES'.

Karl and Ali

Frith Hall

The remains have been stabilised by English Heritage in the summer of 2013 Link

'Frith Hall was built in the late medieval period as a monastic grange (an outlying estate or farm) belonging to the Augustinian Priory at Cartmel'. Not to be confused with another Cumbrian Frith Hall SD1891 : The ruins of Frith Hall above the Duddon Valley

Karl and Ali

Greenodd Sands

Taken from the pic nic area. Needless to say it is no pic nic if you wander onto the sands anywhere in Morecambe Bay

Michael Graham

Estuary of the River Leven

The lower reaches of the delightful River Leven, which flows out of Lake Windermere

Michael Graham

Greenodd Estuary Footbridge

The picture was taken from the Greenodd Bypass and looks up the estuary from Ulverston.

Lee Coward

Farm Buildings Plumpton

Farm Buildings at Plumpton near Ulverston.

Ben Stafford

Baines Paddock

On Ellers Moss

Michael Graham

Fish House Moss

An ombrotrophic peat bog around 7m deep covered by sphagnum moss, heathers and reed grass. Conditions are very wet and acidic and only specialised plants survive. In these anaerobic conditions decomposition is very slow. Jump up and down here and watch the ripples move across the bog as if it was a giant waterbed! Ancient civilizations considered these places sacred because of their preserving properties and bodies were sometimes buried with hoards of treasure in sites like this! View is approx NW towards Coniston Old Man covered in snow in the distance.

Gary Rogers