Named for the Fountains Abbey some miles to the east, hiking up Fountains Fell is a particularly popular activity. The famous Pennine Way route ambles around the fell, not quite …

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Location: Halton Gill, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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November 5, 2022

Hiking

Lying a few hundred meters south of the Pennine Way trail, the true summit of Fountains Fell is at 668m. There are great views south across Malham or northwest towards Pen-y-Ghent.
Watch out for the sinkholes left over from mining in this area; it's advised that you stick to the paths.

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August 24, 2023

Running

The true summit of Fountains Fell at 668 m. Many people just tick the high point of the Pennine Way where it crosses the col, a few meters lower to the north-east. If you're running from Malham there is a great loop down the ridge from here but stay on the paths as there are a lot of sinkholes.

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September 3, 2023

Hiking

Follow the faint boggy path from the Pennine Way to get to the true summit of Fountains Fell

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1. Fountains Fell loop on the Pennine Way from Malham Tarn — Yorkshire Dales National Park

13.6km

03:45

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Catrigg Force and Fountains Fell loop from Stainforth — Yorkshire Dales National Park

22.2km

06:32

630m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fountains Fell Summit Cairn – Darnbrook Fell Trig Point loop from Pen-y-ghent

14.5km

04:11

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Fountains Fell Summit Cairn

1. Fountains Fell loop on the Pennine Way from Malham Tarn — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Catrigg Force and Fountains Fell loop from Stainforth — Yorkshire Dales National Park

3. Fountains Fell Summit Cairn – Darnbrook Fell Trig Point loop from Pen-y-ghent

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