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Bell Crags

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Bell Crags

Launchy Gill Footbridge over Launchy Gill.
Launchy Gill Credit: Peter McDermott

Bell Crags is a prominent hill/mountain located in the picturesque region of Cumberland, England. It is situated within the Lake District National Park, which is renowned for its stunning landscapes and scenic beauty. Bell Crags is part of the larger Skiddaw range, which is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Standing at an elevation of approximately 1,751 feet (533 meters), Bell Crags offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its distinctive shape and rugged terrain make it a notable landmark in the area. The hill/mountain is composed of various types of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which add to its unique character.

The ascent to Bell Crags can be challenging, requiring a moderate level of fitness and navigation skills, but the effort is rewarded with awe-inspiring vistas at the summit. On a clear day, it is possible to see the nearby Skiddaw Mountain, Derwentwater, and even as far as the Solway Firth.

The hill/mountain is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors may encounter various species of birds, including birds of prey such as buzzards and kestrels. The surrounding vegetation consists of grassland, heather, and scattered patches of woodland, providing habitat for a variety of small mammals and insects.

Overall, Bell Crags in Cumberland is a natural treasure that offers outdoor enthusiasts a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Lake District National Park and experience the tranquility of the surrounding countryside.

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Bell Crags Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.519206/-3.0854146 or Grid Reference NY2914. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Launchy Gill Footbridge over Launchy Gill.
Launchy Gill
Footbridge over Launchy Gill.
Launchy Gill
Launchy Gill
Thirlmere Road alongside Thirlmere, currently closed due to rockfall.
Thirlmere
Road alongside Thirlmere, currently closed due to rockfall.
Rocky outcrop on High Saddle
Rocky outcrop on High Saddle
Low Saddle, Coldbarrow Fell
Low Saddle, Coldbarrow Fell
Thirlmere I think
Thirlmere
I think
Ruin above Mosshause Gill May be an old fold. Near the exit from the forest on to the open fellside.
Ruin above Mosshause Gill
May be an old fold. Near the exit from the forest on to the open fellside.
Launchy Tarn A delightful spot off the beaten track and enhanced by the sound of gently running water.
Launchy Tarn
A delightful spot off the beaten track and enhanced by the sound of gently running water.
Launchy Gill from near Stone Hause The map shows a tarn here and there are frequent small areas of standing water but no tarn-just a bog.
Launchy Gill from near Stone Hause
The map shows a tarn here and there are frequent small areas of standing water but no tarn-just a bog.
Woodland at Hause Point This is a view towards Thirlmere Reservoir and the narrow road on the west side of the water. For a view from the road into the wood, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3232480">NY3115 : Woodland Access near Hause Point Thirlmere</a>.
Woodland at Hause Point
This is a view towards Thirlmere Reservoir and the narrow road on the west side of the water. For a view from the road into the wood, see NY3115 : Woodland Access near Hause Point Thirlmere.
Herdwick sheep at Rough Crag These sheep seemed to be quite happy grazing in a wooded area on the west side of Thirlmere Reservoir.
Herdwick sheep at Rough Crag
These sheep seemed to be quite happy grazing in a wooded area on the west side of Thirlmere Reservoir.
Launchy Gill Thirlmere is seen in the background. The path crosses the gill on a foot bridge at this point and the lakeside road is above and behind the photographer.
Launchy Gill
Thirlmere is seen in the background. The path crosses the gill on a foot bridge at this point and the lakeside road is above and behind the photographer.
Thirlmere - patterns in the water Froth whipped up as Launchy Gill enters Thirlmere. Hawes How Island is seen in the background.
Thirlmere - patterns in the water
Froth whipped up as Launchy Gill enters Thirlmere. Hawes How Island is seen in the background.
Snow patch on Bell Crags Most of the snow at this level has melted but a few patches survive in shady hollows or on north-facing slopes. On Helvellyn and the fells to its north snow still cloaks the summits and upper slopes.
Snow patch on Bell Crags
Most of the snow at this level has melted but a few patches survive in shady hollows or on north-facing slopes. On Helvellyn and the fells to its north snow still cloaks the summits and upper slopes.
The upper reaches of Launchy Gill The gill in its upper reaches is more of a huge open bowl rather than the more usual narrow mountain valley. After reaching the edge of the forest it plunges down to the unseen Thirlmere below the snow-capped Helvellyn range. Launchy Tarn is the slight widening of the stream.
The upper reaches of Launchy Gill
The gill in its upper reaches is more of a huge open bowl rather than the more usual narrow mountain valley. After reaching the edge of the forest it plunges down to the unseen Thirlmere below the snow-capped Helvellyn range. Launchy Tarn is the slight widening of the stream.
Scots Pines above Fisher Crag Backed by the snowy upper slopes of Helvellyn, the pines at the top edge of the Thirlmere forest do create a very Highlands atmosphere.
Scots Pines above Fisher Crag
Backed by the snowy upper slopes of Helvellyn, the pines at the top edge of the Thirlmere forest do create a very Highlands atmosphere.
The upper edge of the Thirlmere forest The presence of Scots pines along the upper reaches of the forest gives the scene a very Scottish feel, particularly with the great wall of Helvellyn beyond.
The upper edge of the Thirlmere forest
The presence of Scots pines along the upper reaches of the forest gives the scene a very Scottish feel, particularly with the great wall of Helvellyn beyond.
Scots pines above Thirlmere Looking across the lake to a snowy Helvellyn.
Scots pines above Thirlmere
Looking across the lake to a snowy Helvellyn.
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Bell Crags is located at Grid Ref: NY2914 (Lat: 54.519206, Lng: -3.0854146)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria

Also known as: Long Moss

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