Luckily, it's also a great hill - big and certainly wild (not seen any boars, though) - and at 708m, higher than one of the much-loved 'big three', Penyghent. The Moorcock Inn is at the head of Mallerstang and is a traditional Dales pub, otherwise North brings Kirkby Stephen. ahead was the plateau or mesa of Wild Boar Fell. Swarth Fell is the lesser southern neighbour of Wild Boar Fell and has its own eastern escarpment above Mallerstang. Incredible views, little tarns, stone men, rolling hills, steep drops, vast bogs and few people make a day on Wild Boar Fell a very enjoyable one! They have contributed 9 public walk reports including this summit. Having previously encountered a so called tame pack in Scotland I am aware they can be vicious little dears! Wild Boar Fell - Wild Boar Fell East Top - Swarth Fell - Swarth Fell Pike - Baugh Fell - Knoutberry Haw: ronaldo333: 24/05/2014: Walked on my own from Cotegill Bridge.Sunny but very hazy and windy on the summit. flockwatcher: 19/05/2014: See Wild Boar Fell… The classic route up the Fell follows the bridleway from Hazelgill Farm and then follows the ridge to the summit. WILD BOAR FELL - Swarth Fell Pike, Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell East - Duration: 17:02. Swarth Fell from Wild Boar Fell 5. It was originaly named Wilbert or Wilbrich(t) Fell, the name probably meaning Wild Cliff. The climb is straightforward and clear on the ground from Hazelgill Farm. Looking south with Great Knoutberry Hill on the left and the tops of Ingleborough and Whernside visible over the sprawl of nearby Baugh Fell The varied underlying geology is reflected in the scenery with limestone and gritstone the prominent rocks resulting in virtually every type of scenery from dry valleys to wild moorland. The obvious descent down to Aisgill Farm from Swarth Fell is steep and trackless. Route Summary: Uldale - Grain Gill - Sand Tarn - Wild Boar Fell - The Nab - Swarth Fell - … Boar fell clipart. In total its about 7.5 miles long. The actual summit however is set to the west, away from the cliffs. Swarth Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (114th highest in England, 193rd highest in England & Wales). Swarth Fell is part of what Wainwright describes as the ‘Mallerstang – Garsdale – Rawthey – Triangle’. The slopes of Wild Boar Fell may be rough but the summit area and ridge to Swarth Fell make for excellent walking. Separated from its close neighbour, Swarth Fell, only by a shallow saddle, it naturally follows that the two hills should be combined in a single expedition. Swarth Fell is an approximately 1 mile (1.5 km) stretch of high ground (consisting mainly of limestone capped with millstone grit) situated to the south of Wild Boar Fell, of which it is a continuation. He started making elk burgers with wild boar bacon for his staff at Cafe Rouge, and they quickly became a hit among restaurant regulars. This route, from Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen, is a long day across pretty wild country for the Dales. The flat summit area is its crowning glory. There was a line of cairns to follow from Wild Boar Fell to Swarth Fell. Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Wild Boar Fell is, if nothing else, a great name for a hill. There are a few spots in which to park a car on the south side of Cotegill Bridge. View back to Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang From the tarn at around 600 metres elevation I started the climb to Swarth Fell. So far I had followed established paths and would be doing so from Uldale to the finish. My only meeting with Wild Boar was on the banks of Loch Ossian and they fair flew at us…just my experience. Wild Boar Fell Swarth Fell and Baugh Fell This is the first of the Yorkshire Dales Hills walks. It is mainly in Mallerstang, Cumbria, but the boundary between Cumbria and North Yorkshire, runs along its length, just to the West of the highest point. Boggy and wet ground await on Swarth Fell but all told this is a grand circuit and one of the best walks in the Dales. I would certainly place it amongst my favourite mountains in the Dales. The remoteness makes it special. There is a small layby for 2 cars but this is usually sufficient here! The summit of Swarth Fell looking to Wild Boar Fell. It is then best to continue on over Swarth Fell to descend to Aisgill Cottages. Views are excellent throughout. Leave them along, they will leave you alone. Required fields are marked *. Their absence leaves the hill to its geographic virtues of which there are many. Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell are two of the Dales 30 Mountains. You are more likely to suffer at the hooves of cattle than boar. Distance walked: 8.7 miles Total ascent: 1940 ft OS map used: OL19 - Howgill Fells & Upper Eden Valley Time taken: 5.5 hrs Route description: Roadside near Cotegill Bridge on B6259-Aisgill Farm-Angerholme Pots-High Dolphinsty-Little Fell-High Dolphinsty-The Nab-Wild Boar Fell-Yoadcomb Scar-Swarth Fell-Swarth Fell Pike-Aisgill Moor Cottages-Roadside near Cotegill Bridge on B6259 It is a get away from it all mountain. This linear walk takes in Little Fell [559m], Wild Boar Fell [708m] and Swarth Fell [681m] whilst viewing the impressive panorama of the Mallerstang Valley plus glimpses of the Howgills and Three Peaks ending at the Moorcock The wild boar and sausage options are excellent - I recommend the sausage sampler for your appetizer. Linear routes link with the Settle-Carlisle railway.More information, This pocket handbook to navigation will help you master the necessary map and compass skills for mountain walking. In a straight line named Wilbert or Wilbrich ( t ) Fell, to it. 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