Loaning Head Moderate

Flinty Fell from Loaning Head

Bagging route Out and back Dog friendly

A 615 m Hewitt in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, climbed from Loaning Head over largely pathless ground.

Distance
1.4 km
Ascent
40 m
Time
0.5 h
Grade
Moderate
Route
Out and back
High point
615 m
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About this walk

Flinty Fell from Loaning Head is a moderate 1.4 km out-and-back walk with 40 m of ascent, taking about 0.5 hours. It starts at Loaning Head (grid reference NY 766 424). It climbs Flinty Fell (615 m), a Hewitt.

Flinty Fell is a 615 m Hewitt in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots. Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.

From Loaning Head, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.

Great views Dog friendly

Route

  1. 1

    The approach

    From Loaning Head, head across the hillside towards Flinty Fell.

  2. 2

    The summit

    Climb to the summit of Flinty Fell.

  3. 3

    Return

    Come back down the way you came.

Summit

Flinty Fell

615 m

Hewitt

Questions about this walk

How long does Flinty Fell from Loaning Head take?
Most walkers take 0.5–0.5 hours for the 1.4 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
It starts at Loaning Head (grid reference NY 766 424). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
Can I get there by public transport?
Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
How hard is it?
It's graded moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
Which hill does it climb?
Flinty Fell (615 m, Hewitt).
Can I take my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).

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