Little Fell from Hilton
A 748 m Hewitt in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, climbed from Hilton over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 11.9 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 748 m
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About this walk
Little Fell from Hilton is a moderate 11.9 km out-and-back walk with 690 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Hilton (grid reference NY 735 207). It climbs Little Fell (748 m), a Hewitt.
Little Fell is a 748 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.
This route starts from Hilton and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass.
Route
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1
The approach
From Hilton, head across the hillside towards Little Fell.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Little Fell.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
748 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Little Fell from Hilton take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 11.9 km route, which has 690 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 Hilton (grid reference NY 735 207). 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?
- Little Fell (748 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: This hill is inside the Ministry of Defence's Warcop Training Area, where live firing takes place. Public access is only allowed at certain times, usually some weekends and holidays when there's no firing: check the MOD's Warcop access information before you go, keep to the permitted routes, and never touch anything you find on the ground.
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