Bampton Fell

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Bampton Fell

Haweswater Dam Wall
Haweswater Dam Wall Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Bampton Fell is a prominent hill/mountain located in Westmorland, England. It is situated in the eastern part of the Lake District National Park, near the village of Bampton. Rising to an elevation of approximately 427 meters (1,401 feet), Bampton Fell offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Covered in heather and grassy slopes, Bampton Fell is characterized by its distinctive shape and rugged terrain. The hill/mountain is part of a larger range known as the Far Eastern Fells, which includes other notable peaks such as High Street and Loadpot Hill.

Bampton Fell is renowned for its diverse wildlife and is home to a variety of plant and animal species. Visitors can often spot red grouse, curlews, and other upland birds, as well as occasional sightings of larger mammals such as red deer and foxes.

The area surrounding Bampton Fell also boasts several walking and hiking trails, providing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the hill/mountain and its surroundings. These trails range in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and experienced hikers. Many visitors are drawn to Bampton Fell for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

Overall, Bampton Fell is a prominent feature of the Westmorland landscape, offering breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and excellent outdoor recreational opportunities.

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Bampton Fell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.540953/-2.7942265 or Grid Reference NY4816. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Haweswater Dam Wall
Haweswater Dam Wall
Old quarry building A useful lunch spot
Old quarry building
A useful lunch spot
Low Kop Is this the top?
Low Kop
Is this the top?
Cawdale Beck Ford This ford on the Cawdale Beck is found on the track below Moorahill Farm.
Cawdale Beck Ford
This ford on the Cawdale Beck is found on the track below Moorahill Farm.
Burnbanks Ford This ford is found on the track on the north bank of Haweswater Reservoir.
Burnbanks Ford
This ford is found on the track on the north bank of Haweswater Reservoir.
Haweswater Dam Built by Manchester Corporation between 1929 and 1941. It raised the surface of Haweswater by 96 feet increasing its capacity to 18,660 million gallons. The dam is of hollow concrete buttress construction which was quite innovative in its day. The method was cheaper and lower maintenance. Any movement of the dam is monitored inside by a giant plumb bob which has only deflected one twentieth of an inch since the dam's construction.
Haweswater Dam
Built by Manchester Corporation between 1929 and 1941. It raised the surface of Haweswater by 96 feet increasing its capacity to 18,660 million gallons. The dam is of hollow concrete buttress construction which was quite innovative in its day. The method was cheaper and lower maintenance. Any movement of the dam is monitored inside by a giant plumb bob which has only deflected one twentieth of an inch since the dam's construction.
Haweswater Dam.
Haweswater Dam.
Sign on Gate at Burnbanks All this on a public footpath too!
Sign on Gate at Burnbanks
All this on a public footpath too!
Haweswater Dam Looking along the first two kilometres of Haweswater.
Haweswater Dam
Looking along the first two kilometres of Haweswater.
Haweswater Dam (2) About one kilometre to the dam from here.
Haweswater Dam (2)
About one kilometre to the dam from here.
Coast to Coast Path above Burnbanks Having just passed the Haweswater dam.
Coast to Coast Path above Burnbanks
Having just passed the Haweswater dam.
Signpost to Haweswater Headed with 'MCWW' or Manchester Corporation Water Works.  Now United Utilities.
Signpost to Haweswater
Headed with 'MCWW' or Manchester Corporation Water Works. Now United Utilities.
Haweswater Dam (3) Completed in 1935 Haweswater Dam was considered to be an engineering feat in its time.  It measures 470 m long and 27.5 m high, and is built from 44 separate buttressed units, joined together with flexible joints.  There is also a 56 inch walkway along the top of the dam.  At its maximum capacity the Haweswater reservoir can hold 18.6 billion gallons of water.
Haweswater Dam (3)
Completed in 1935 Haweswater Dam was considered to be an engineering feat in its time. It measures 470 m long and 27.5 m high, and is built from 44 separate buttressed units, joined together with flexible joints. There is also a 56 inch walkway along the top of the dam. At its maximum capacity the Haweswater reservoir can hold 18.6 billion gallons of water.
Haweswater Dam (4) Completed in 1935 Haweswater Dam was considered to be an engineering feat in its time.  It measures 470 m long and 27.5 m high, and is built from 44 separate buttressed units, joined together with flexible joints.  There is also a 56 inch walkway along the top of the dam.  At its maximum capacity the Haweswater reservoir can hold 18.6 billion gallons of water.
Haweswater Dam (4)
Completed in 1935 Haweswater Dam was considered to be an engineering feat in its time. It measures 470 m long and 27.5 m high, and is built from 44 separate buttressed units, joined together with flexible joints. There is also a 56 inch walkway along the top of the dam. At its maximum capacity the Haweswater reservoir can hold 18.6 billion gallons of water.
Haweswater From the approach to Hugh's Laithes Pike. Dam in shot
Haweswater
From the approach to Hugh's Laithes Pike. Dam in shot
Overgrown Aika Sike
Overgrown Aika Sike
Burn Banks On the path which runs around Haweswater. Measand End in shot
Burn Banks
On the path which runs around Haweswater. Measand End in shot
Dam and Inflow, Haweswater
Dam and Inflow, Haweswater
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Bampton Fell is located at Grid Ref: NY4816 (Lat: 54.540953, Lng: -2.7942265)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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