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Brunt Tongue

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Brunt Tongue

Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck Credit: David Robinson

Brunt Tongue is a prominent hill located in the district of Westmorland, England. It is part of the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park, renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,500 feet (457 meters), Brunt Tongue offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, lakes, and mountains.

The hill is characterized by its steep slopes and rocky terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking a challenging ascent. Its location within the Lake District also means that it is frequently explored by nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, attracted to the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this region.

Brunt Tongue is situated near the picturesque town of Ambleside, which serves as a convenient base for those looking to explore the area. The hill is easily accessible via a network of well-marked hiking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Lake District firsthand.

While the ascent can be physically demanding, the reward is well worth the effort. At the summit, visitors are treated to stunning vistas of rolling hills, shimmering lakes, and majestic peaks, including the iconic Lake Windermere. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the Irish Sea.

Whether you are seeking an adrenaline-fueled adventure or simply looking to immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, Brunt Tongue offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Lake District.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.476071/-2.7697276 or Grid Reference NY5009. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Gate On Path Near Selside Brow My walking companions wait for me at a gate on the footpath near Selside Brow.
Gate On Path Near Selside Brow
My walking companions wait for me at a gate on the footpath near Selside Brow.
Old Boundary Marker near Tarn Crag summit Estate Boundary Marker standing 320 metres northeast of the summit of Tarn Crag. On the boundary of Longsleddale and Shap Rural parishes. Inscribed H and L on opposite faces, referring to the Harrison and Lowther estates. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.geog.port.ac.uk/webmap/thelakes/photos/bno64.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.geog.port.ac.uk/webmap/thelakes/photos/bno64.jpg">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.geog.port.ac.uk/webmap/thelakes/photos/bno65.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.geog.port.ac.uk/webmap/thelakes/photos/bno65.jpg">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. Milestone Society National ID: WE_SHALON08em
Old Boundary Marker near Tarn Crag summit
Estate Boundary Marker standing 320 metres northeast of the summit of Tarn Crag. On the boundary of Longsleddale and Shap Rural parishes. Inscribed H and L on opposite faces, referring to the Harrison and Lowther estates. See also LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: WE_SHALON08em
Mosedale Beck above Forces Falls
Mosedale Beck above Forces Falls
Bridleway across the moor A faint track shows the course of the bridleway across the moor between Mosedale and Sleddale.
Bridleway across the moor
A faint track shows the course of the bridleway across the moor between Mosedale and Sleddale.
Harrop Pike
Harrop Pike
Path fording minor stream in Mosedale Mosedale is the upper part of Swindale. The path continues further into the valley, (right in the image), passing Mosedale Cottage which is a bothy maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association.
Path fording minor stream in Mosedale
Mosedale is the upper part of Swindale. The path continues further into the valley, (right in the image), passing Mosedale Cottage which is a bothy maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association.
Ulthwaite Rigg Ulthwaite Rigg is one of most undeserving of Wainwright's Outlying Fells. In the Database of British and Irish Hills it has a drop of just 2m, so it is really just the end of a ridge. It is visible here, dead centre about a kilometre away, but difficult to make out against the higher ground beyond.
Ulthwaite Rigg
Ulthwaite Rigg is one of most undeserving of Wainwright's Outlying Fells. In the Database of British and Irish Hills it has a drop of just 2m, so it is really just the end of a ridge. It is visible here, dead centre about a kilometre away, but difficult to make out against the higher ground beyond.
Brunt Tongue from Scam Matthew Brunt Tongue, with its rather surprising plantation on the left, is clearly seen. Mosedale Cottage <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NY4909">NY4909</a> is just visible on the right.
Brunt Tongue from Scam Matthew
Brunt Tongue, with its rather surprising plantation on the left, is clearly seen. Mosedale Cottage NY4909 is just visible on the right.
Harrop Pike Summit Cairn of Harrop Pike
Harrop Pike
Summit Cairn of Harrop Pike
Junction of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Junction of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Gate in bridleway to Mosedale Cottage Taken in the very corner of the square this feature would have been very difficult to place without use of GPS
Gate in bridleway to Mosedale Cottage
Taken in the very corner of the square this feature would have been very difficult to place without use of GPS
Mosedale On the very wet track out of the dale
Mosedale
On the very wet track out of the dale
Mosedale Beck bridge
Mosedale Beck bridge
Tall Cairn Harrop Pike Name: Harrop Pike Hill number: 2567 Height: 637m / 2090ft Area: 34C: Lake District - Eastern Fells Class: N,B Grid ref: NY 50067 07787 Summit feature: grassy bump 25m SW of cairn on far side of fence Drop: 16m Col: 621m NY498075
Tall Cairn Harrop Pike
Name: Harrop Pike Hill number: 2567 Height: 637m / 2090ft Area: 34C: Lake District - Eastern Fells Class: N,B Grid ref: NY 50067 07787 Summit feature: grassy bump 25m SW of cairn on far side of fence Drop: 16m Col: 621m NY498075
Pile of Stones Fence post still in situ.
Pile of Stones
Fence post still in situ.
Descending into Crookdale At this point of the walk you wish you had brought wellies.
Descending into Crookdale
At this point of the walk you wish you had brought wellies.
The upper slopes of Brown Howe
The upper slopes of Brown Howe
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Brunt Tongue is located at Grid Ref: NY5009 (Lat: 54.476071, Lng: -2.7697276)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Brunt Tongue
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