Some Mountains, Hills and Summits of Great Britain

These pages feature some of the many mountains, hills, fells, summits and high points in Britain. The criteria for inclusion are that (1) I've climbed the hill in question, and (2) that I've taken a photo at the summit. Wherever possible there is also a picture of the hill from a neighbouring summit or adjacent valley, or a picture of the view from the top.

See the home page for an explanation of the status terms (Munro, Corbett, Marylin, Hewitt, et al).

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Yoke

Location: Lake District, Far Eastern Fells
Grid Ref: NY 437067
Height: 2316 ft (706 m)
Status: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall

Notes: Yoke is a prominent top, the most southerly on the ridge between Troutbeck and Kentmere. As such it is well seen in views northwards from Windermere. The usual approach is via the Garburn pass between Kentmere and Troutbeck, and most walkers will not simply climb Yoke but will go on to walk the ridge to High Street or to complete the Kentmere horseshoe. The best views are to the west and northwest where the Scafell / Bowfell massif and the Fairfield group form the skyline.


Ysgyryd Fawr

Location: Black Mountains
Grid Ref: SO 331182
Height: 1594 ft (486 m)
Status: Marilyn, Clement

Notes: This hill is situated roughly three miles northeast of Abergavenny. The ascent is simple; go through the gate off the road and follow the path up through the trees and out onto the north-south ridge until you reach the trig point. It's a hill that appears to be popular with families (although maybe that's because I chose to climb it on Easter Sunday). Sugar Loaf and Blorenge dominate the view, which otherwise consists largely of the pastoral countryside of Monmouthshire.

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This page last updated 21st July 2010


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