Gregory Chapel

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Gregory Chapel

Located in the county of Westmorland, England, Gregory Chapel is a hill or mountain that stands as a prominent landmark in the region. Rising to an elevation of approximately 800 meters (2,625 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The chapel itself is a small stone structure situated at the summit, adding to the picturesque landscape.

Ascending Gregory Chapel is a popular activity for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquility. The hill/mountain provides a challenging yet rewarding climb, with well-maintained paths guiding visitors to the top. As one ascends, they are treated to stunning views of the rolling hills, patchwork fields, and distant mountains that define the Westmorland region.

The hill/mountain is also home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, with heather and bracken covering its slopes and providing habitat for numerous bird species. It is not uncommon to spot birds of prey, such as kestrels and buzzards, soaring overhead.

Gregory Chapel is steeped in history and folklore, with local legends often associated with the site. Some believe that the chapel was once a place of pilgrimage, while others claim it has mystical powers. The origins of the chapel itself remain shrouded in mystery, adding to its allure.

Overall, Gregory Chapel is a gem of Westmorland, offering both natural beauty and cultural significance. Whether one seeks an adventurous hike or a peaceful retreat, this hill/mountain provides an unforgettable experience in the heart of England's scenic countryside.

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Gregory Chapel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.398294/-2.3063397 or Grid Reference NY8000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Little Ing Farm

Anthony Parkes

Moorland below Mallerstang Edge

From where Old Road, a Byway open to all traffic, crosses Elm Gill, an ascent of 180m of a pathless section of the moor leads upwards to the southern end of Mallerstang Edge. This is looking towards the edge from near the start of the climb.

Andy Waddington

Ravens Nest commands a view over the Eden Valley

A faint path appears as the first rocks are reached south of Ravens Nest at the southern end of Mallerstang Edge when climbed from the Eden Valley - the ascent route below has been pathless, though not too rough, gaining 180m of height in about threequarters of a kilometre to reach this point.

Andy Waddington

Shelter on High Rigg

Whether this was once part of a building is in some doubt. It certainly forms a minimal shelter from the wind now, fine for lunch perhaps, but would make a very uncomfortable bivouac. It seems to mark the start of an increasingly well-defined path on the southern approach to Mallerstang Edge.

Andy Waddington

Cairn on Hangingstone Scar

The map suggests a number of cairns hereabouts, but this rather elegantly-built one was the only one currently in evidence, in an apparently rather random spot on the edge just west of the path along Mallerstang Edge. There are quite a few cairns and piles of stones (the map makes a distinction between these categories, but it is far from clear why) scattered across the plateau, only a small number of which are on summits or other topographic features of note, so perhaps they mark boundaries of some sort.

Andy Waddington

Old Road crosses Elm Gill

Old Road runs from the Thrang right round to the junction of Cotterdale with Wensleydale, a distance of over 11.5 kilometres, with often fine views, but doesn't seem to be anywhere near as popular with off-road drivers and trail bikes as some of the BOATs in the dales. The point where it crosses Elm Gill was the spot where we had chosen (well, the dog didn't actually get a vote) to leave the track to ascend to the southern end of Mallerstang Edge. There don't seem to be any actual paths up the CROW Access Land, so the choice is a little arbitrary, but our route reached the beginnings of a faint path on the ridge in three quarters of a kilometre with 180m of ascent.

Andy Waddington

Hangingstone Scar

David Robinson

Remains of a shelter on High Rigg

David Robinson

Hangingstone Scar

Mallerstang Edge.

steven ruffles

Cairn on High Rigg

Heading back downhill.

steven ruffles

Cairn on High Seat

High Seat is a name that occurs a number of times in the hill country of northern England; this one is at the crest of ground above Mallerstang Edge. The cairn is not quite at the summit of High Seat but a little to the north of it. Rogan's Seat on the north side of Swaledale lies in the distance; the sheet of water is Birkdale Tarn.

Trevor Littlewood

Archy Styrigg

A rash of gritstone boulders encountered on the way to Gregory Chapel, one of the high points of Mallerstang Edge. In the background are Wild Boar Fell (right) and Swarth Fell.

Karl and Ali

Cairn on Gregory Chapel (695m)

One of a number of cairns that line the old county boundary between Yorkshire and Westmorland (nowadays Cumbria and North Yorkshire). It is also the current boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Ironically, the mountain in the background - Wild Boar Fell, one of the finest in the Pennines - is outwith the park.

Karl and Ali

The northerly cairn on High Seat

Not quite the highest point but located on the northern edge of the gentle summit dome. The view is of an endless expanse of snow-speckled moorland extending towards Nine Standards Rigg and the distant North Pennines.

Karl and Ali

Between High Seat and High Pike Hill

'Ridge' is an ambitious name for the elongated plateau of peaty moorland that extends north behind the facade of Mallerstang Edge. High Pike Hill is the bump on the left with Nine Standards Rigg beyond.

Karl and Ali

East of Mallerstang Edge

Moorland above Mallerstang Edge, viewed in early April during a break in snow flurries.

William Starkey

Moorland south of Gregory Chapel

South of Gregory Chapel, Archy Styrigg broadens into a wide and gently sloping moorland forming the headwaters of Hellgill Beck. Hugh Seat, the nearest rise, doesn't form much of a landmark, and Great Shunner Fell seems small and distant.

Andy Waddington