Bastifell

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Bastifell

Footpath in groove en route for Nine Standards Rigg The path, seen looking to the west - downhill - is one of the main routes to the summit of Nine Standards Rigg and is a variant of the &#039;Coast to Coast&#039; long distance path. — Footpath in groove en route for Nine Standards Rigg Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Bastifell, located in the county of Westmorland, is a prominent hill or mountain that is widely known for its natural beauty and breathtaking views. Rising to an elevation of 587 meters (1,926 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers.

Situated within the Lake District National Park, Bastifell offers stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape, including the picturesque valleys, rolling hills, and tranquil lakes that characterize the region. Its strategic location provides visitors with remarkable panoramic views, allowing them to appreciate the splendor of the surrounding mountains and the vast expanse of the park.

The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with vibrant wildflowers dotting the landscape during the spring and summer months. The terrain is varied, with rocky outcrops and gentle slopes, making it an ideal destination for both experienced hikers and casual walkers.

Bastifell is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various species of birds, mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers often flock to the area to catch glimpses of rare and migratory species that inhabit the hill and its surroundings.

Access to Bastifell is relatively easy, with several well-marked footpaths leading to its summit. Visitors can choose from a range of routes, each offering a unique perspective of the scenery. While the hill can be challenging to climb in certain sections, the effort is always rewarded with awe-inspiring views that make the journey worthwhile.

Overall, Bastifell in Westmorland is a natural gem within the Lake District National Park, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the region's beauty, explore its diverse ecosystems, and experience the tranquility of the countryside.

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Bastifell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.459015/-2.2706361 or Grid Reference NY8207. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath in groove en route for Nine Standards Rigg

The path, seen looking to the west - downhill - is one of the main routes to the summit of Nine Standards Rigg and is a variant of the 'Coast to Coast' long distance path.

Trevor Littlewood

Footpath erosion - Nine Standards Rigg

One of the variants of the Coast to Coast path approaches the hill of Nine Standards Rigg by this route. On the steep slope there has presumably been sufficient erosion that wood-retained steps were built and that probably led to some recovery in the grass cover - see to the right of the steps. In time however lack of maintenance has seen the earth eroded from the stepped line which would make climbing and descent awkward; as a consequence, understandably, walkers have walked a line beside the steps causing yet further erosion!

Trevor Littlewood

Peat haggs near Baxton Gill Head

An extensive area of peat haggs and bog lies to the south-west of the summit of Nine Standards Rigg; the trig point of the hill is seen on the skyline to the left of a pair of walkers. Following an extended spell of unusually dry weather the crossing of the ground in view was remarkably easy.

Trevor Littlewood

Ruined building on south-western slope of Nine Standards Rigg

This ruin, close to a junction of bridleways on the slopes of Nine Standards Rigg is not shown on OS maps at either 1:50 000 or 1:25 000 scales; its original purpose is unknown though there is an old quarry to the east and there could be some connection with that. The hill seen at the left side of the image is Tailbridge Hill.

Trevor Littlewood

Backstone Castle

Backstone Castle is a rocky outcrop above Backstone Beck. The elaborate name might lead unwary walkers to believe they are heading for some ancient historical site. In reality it is merely a distraction in a vast and bleak moorland setting.

Colin Gregory

Signpost on Rollinson haggs.

steven ruffles

One of the Nine standards.

Along the Coast to Coast path.

steven ruffles

Collapsing wall fragment at old quarry workings on Bastifell

Bastifell is a location to the north of Nine Standards Rigg and the Nine Standards can be seen distantly at the right side of the image. The section of walling is a curiosity seemingly serving no clear purpose other than perhaps as an occasional shelter for those working at the shallow quarry excavations in the vicinity.

Trevor Littlewood

Scattered rocks and wall fragment on Collin Hill

North from Nine Standards high ground descends gradually and mainly is grass covered but some rock is exposed. Gritstone has been quarried on a small scale but in this image and certainly on the distant hill to the north there's much scattered white rock; limestone surely. The purpose of the short section of dry stone walling is unknown.

Trevor Littlewood

Section of ruined wall on Collin Hill

Collin Hill is a minor fearture of the hill country north of Nine Standards and Nine Standards Rigg. The image shows densely scattered white rocks (presumably limestone), on lower ground beyond the stretch of dry stone walling with a bog in between.

Trevor Littlewood

Dry stream bed, Reigill

A continuation of Faraday Gill, looking downstream.

Ian Taylor

Footbridge below Nine Standards Rigg

Another view of NY8106 : Inadequate Footbridge, when in low cloud. This concessionary footpath is part of Wainwright's Coast to Coast route.

Ian Taylor

Cairns on Nine Standards Rigg

The 3 northernmost standards in low cloud.

Ian Taylor

Trig point, Nine Standards Rigg

There is no flush bracket, and no obvious sign of one. Perhaps the pillar has been rebuilt. There is a cut bench mark on the stone in the left foreground.

Ian Taylor

Shale slope with boulders

The steep slope of black shale drops into Brownberhead Beck which drains from the eastern side of Nine Standards. The groove in which the boulders lie has been eroded: presumably loose shale has been lost with the larger rocks originally embedded in the shale, remaining.

Trevor Littlewood

Unusual section of walling near Brownberhead Beck

Brownberhead Beck is the foreground stream. Beyond it a walker is sitting on a curious piece of wall - if that's what it is! There are two stretches, both low, set at a right angle. The location is remote and no purpose behind the construction can be imagined. (The pole across the stream of course has a gin trap mounted on top.)

Trevor Littlewood

The Nine Standards in 1989

The Nine Standards (not necessarily all in view), to the north of the toposcope and the summit of Nine Standards Rigg.

Trevor Littlewood

Estate track on High Dolphin Seat

Even on the most recent online 1:25000 mapping (as of 2022) the estate track is not shown climbing Peatmoor Hill any further than Burntling Hole. However, in reality, as shown on the largeer scale map, it provides convenient walking access not only up to High Dolphin Seat, but right up to within half a kilometre of the summit of Nine Standards Rigg, thus avoiding seasonal restrictions and the problems of erosion on the normal routes used by Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk. The view here looks west to Greenfell Crag and beyond to the Vale of Eden. This way up doesn't seem to have been "discovered" yet by walkers, maybe because to get to it involves a bit of intricate fiddly driving on single-track, with limited parking. We had the route to ourselves for my sixty fifth birthday...

Andy Waddington

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Bastifell is located at Grid Ref: NY8207 (Lat: 54.459015, Lng: -2.2706361)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria