Beda Fell

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Beda Fell

The path down Fusedale Looking north from Groove Gill down to the ruin and beyond.
The path down Fusedale Credit: Christine Johnstone

Beda Fell is a prominent hill located in the county of Westmorland, in the northwestern region of England. Standing at an elevation of 509 meters (1,670 feet), it is part of the Lake District National Park, a renowned area of natural beauty and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom.

Beda Fell is situated in the eastern region of the national park, near the small village of Martindale. It forms part of the Martindale Fells, a group of hills that offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. The fell is characterized by its gentle slopes and grassy terrain, making it a relatively easy climb for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

At the summit of Beda Fell, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas of Ullswater, one of the largest and most picturesque lakes in the Lake District. The views extend to the surrounding fells, including High Street, Kidsty Pike, and Place Fell, adding to the allure of this scenic spot.

The fell is also home to a variety of wildlife, with red deer, buzzards, and skylarks commonly spotted in the area. Additionally, Beda Fell is intersected by several footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy the serenity of this tranquil location.

Overall, Beda Fell offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, accessibility, and panoramic views, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of the Lake District.

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Beda Fell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.545466/-2.8858904 or Grid Reference NY4217. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The path down Fusedale Looking north from Groove Gill down to the ruin and beyond.
The path down Fusedale
Looking north from Groove Gill down to the ruin and beyond.
Martindale, from the north-east The distant farm is Thrang Crag.
Martindale, from the north-east
The distant farm is Thrang Crag.
Bracken in Ramps Gill The slopes of Martindale are full of it.
Bracken in Ramps Gill
The slopes of Martindale are full of it.
Wall descending from Nab End Shewn on the earliest large-scale OS map [surveyed in 1860].
Wall descending from Nab End
Shewn on the earliest large-scale OS map [surveyed in 1860].
Sheep and lamb, Ramps Gill Alongside Rampsgill Beck.
Sheep and lamb, Ramps Gill
Alongside Rampsgill Beck.
Restored sheepfold, Ramps Gill Restored around 2015. Compare with its unrestored state in 2012 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2998928">NY4315 : Ruined, but mapped, sheepfold</a>.
Restored sheepfold, Ramps Gill
Restored around 2015. Compare with its unrestored state in 2012 NY4315 : Ruined, but mapped, sheepfold.
Winter Crag, Martindale The name of both the farm and the rocky outcrops behind it.
Winter Crag, Martindale
The name of both the farm and the rocky outcrops behind it.
Abandoned field, below Birkie Knott, Martindale The roughly rectangular field is shown on the earliest large-scale OS map, surveyed in 1860.
Abandoned field, below Birkie Knott, Martindale
The roughly rectangular field is shown on the earliest large-scale OS map, surveyed in 1860.
Small rocky outcrops in Bannerdale The long drystone wall is shown on the earliest large-scale OS map, surveyed in 1860.
Small rocky outcrops in Bannerdale
The long drystone wall is shown on the earliest large-scale OS map, surveyed in 1860.
Wall climbing towards Heck Crag, Bannerdale In 1860 'Heck' was mapped as 'Haig'. Probably just a difference in accent between the locals and the surveyor.
Wall climbing towards Heck Crag, Bannerdale
In 1860 'Heck' was mapped as 'Haig'. Probably just a difference in accent between the locals and the surveyor.
Red deer, below Bedafell Knott, Bannerdale 300 metres away, but well aware of me. Red deer are more usually seen on the east [Nab] side of Bannerdale.
Red deer, below Bedafell Knott, Bannerdale
300 metres away, but well aware of me. Red deer are more usually seen on the east [Nab] side of Bannerdale.
Access track to a field barn, Bannerdale The barn [but not the tree it is under!] is shown on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1860.
Access track to a field barn, Bannerdale
The barn [but not the tree it is under!] is shown on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1860.
Beda Fell Low Brock Crags
Beda Fell
Low Brock Crags
The Lodge. Taken from Birkie knott.
The Lodge.
Taken from Birkie knott.
Path along Brownthwaite Crag Looking back to Pikeawassa (Steel Knotts)
Path along Brownthwaite Crag
Looking back to Pikeawassa (Steel Knotts)
Ruined hut by Fusedale Beck Walking to Wether Hill.
Ruined hut by Fusedale Beck
Walking to Wether Hill.
View to Rampsgill Head from The Nab
View to Rampsgill Head from The Nab
Rest Dodd from The Nab
Rest Dodd from The Nab
Show me another place!

Beda Fell is located at Grid Ref: NY4217 (Lat: 54.545466, Lng: -2.8858904)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

Also known as: Beda Head

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.545466,-2.8858904
Beda Fell
Alt Name: Beda Head
Ele: 509
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q4878972
Wikipedia: en:Beda Fell
Lat/Long: 54.5464698/-2.8844026
Low Brock Crags
Is In: Eden, Cumbria
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5494857/-2.8858177
Alan Crag
Ele: 490
Natural: peak
Source: GPS;OS_OpenStreetView
Lat/Long: 54.5480833/-2.8849843
Beda Head
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5467219/-2.8844874
Shelter
Lat/Long: 54.5478727/-2.8858216
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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