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TP0695 - Cross Fell
 
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Grid reference :
NY 68734 34322 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
2979
Passive Station :
T1NY6834
OSGB36 Station :
PP19
Current use :
Passive station
Historic use :
Primary
T:UK waypoint :
TP0695
County :
Cumbria
Nearest town :
PENRITH

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Cross FellPP19PP019368734.34534321.71893.3681PILLAR01/06/1936201/06/1961N0

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There are 106 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 680th with 19 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.97/10 (from 175 logged visits)
Was First logged: 13th Aug 1968
Was Last logged: 9th Oct 2023

Of the 175 logged visits,
31 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 9978m
The average error was 341m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Cross Fell Flush Bracket
©sykesfamily
Cross Fell Trig
©sykesfamily
Ice on the trig point
By AFWFCL16
The Trig and Summit Shelter.
©TrevSym
Freshly painted
©Moacky
Looking from dun fell side
By Bertie
Found this near the cairn at the opposite end of the fell
©Bertie
Me at the Trig
By fitzydan
See 98 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 9th Oct 2023  10:24  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Jul 2023  12:16  by KJ

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged during Cross Fell Race. Topped out just as a heavy squall came over so didn't hang around.


Good condition 24th Apr 2023  11:24  by sykesfamily

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Third of 3 trigs on an 18 mile hike from Dufton YHA to Knock Old Man, Great Dun Fell and Cross Fell returning via Ranbeck, Milburn and Knock. Clear, moody day and bitterly cold on the tops with ice forming on the grass, fences and cairns

Cross Fell Trig ©sykesfamily
Cross Fell Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily


Good condition 8th Mar 2023  13:00  by AFWFCL16

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ice on the trig point


Good condition 28th Jan 2023  11:20  by Nottspanther

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 11th Oct 2022  14:25  by campagvelocet

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Been here before on Pennine Way in summer of 1993. This time mist had cleared and wind dropped a bit after rough conditions on G. & L. Dun Fells, so not too bad on top. Up from Dufton on PW today (opposite direction from 1993). Descent WSW on bridleway to Wythwaite, then A Pennine Journey paths and some road back to Dufton,


Good condition 23rd Aug 2022  12:30  by TrevSym

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A misty damp day today on Cross Fell. A straightforward walk up from Kirkland returning via Tees Head and Wildboar Scar.

The Trig and Summit Shelter. ©TrevSym


Good condition 20th Jun 2022  12:30  by ADT

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Solo from Dufton village car park. Followed the Pennine Way out then back. Knock, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell, Cross Fell, Little Dun Fell, Great Dun Fell, Knock. About 16 miles, 6h48m.


Good condition 18th May 2022  13:18  by Bridgeman

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked from Garrigill via Tyne Head, path by Trout Beck & Great Dun Fell. Returned via Pennine Way. A great day out in favourable conditions.

Cross Fell Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Cross Fell Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 23rd Apr 2022  15:38  by FrankR

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 21st Apr 2022  00:00  by Walking with Gerald

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 21st Nov 2021  11:38  by dugswell2

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Frozen revisit to recently whitened trig.


Good condition 14th Nov 2021  15:00  by CJO

Gridref: NY 68733 34319   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit. All intact. Has had a recent repaint but splatter on FB and rocks.

Pillars


Good condition 14th Nov 2021  15:00  by DeniseMc

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

first log but repeat ascent 31/1/98. cream paint. fog. With R & CJO. also visited exposed buried concrete ring 300m SE.


Good condition 14th Nov 2021  13:55  by peregrinus

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc retaining top cap, recent coat of cream paint, not the neatest job. Revisit for the Tees Head concrete ring

Cream paint


Good condition 22nd Aug 2021  14:00  by iang

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited whilst walking Stage 11 of the Pennine Way, Dufton to Alston. Good condition and looks like it’s had a fresh coat of paint.

Cross Fell Trig©iang


Good condition 16th Jul 2021  18:34  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This is my second visit to Cross Fell, the first was in June 1989 while walking the Pennine Way. The weather then was good but the top as usual was in cloud so no views. Today the weather was very hot and the views fantastic only saw 3 other people all afternoon. Had the top completely to our selves.


Good condition 1st Jul 2021  15:30  by beckroad

Gridref: NY 68700 44300   FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Sacked off doing this a few times, waiting for a day that would provide views, no wind and dry underfoot terrain. Today was the day. Walked from Hartside with constant views of Lakes to the west. On reaching the summit we could see Cow Green, Solway Firth, Cheviot and flat top of Wernside. Pillar is clearly looked after by its white coat of paint. Spider top intact. Criter free until we reached the summit. Some wasps hovering next to pillar and the shelter. Didn't prevent us soaking in the spectacular views trying to identify specific peaks of the L.D. mountains.

Pillar at Cross Fell Pillar and beehive shelter looking N.
Pillar at Cross Fell Spider top looking S to Great Dun Fell


Good condition 17th May 2021  16:23  by hraistrick

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

And the hail started ! Views disappeared as we approached the trig due to intense storm


Good condition 19th Apr 2021  14:42  by paulxtr

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisit. Part of a 13 mile round from Kirkland visiting Knapside Hill, Melmerby Fell, Stony Rigg, Brown Hill and Cross Fell. Beautiful warm sunny day only marred by a slight haze obscuring long distance views. Most of the bogs are dried out at the moment so very pleasant under foot.

Cross Fell ©paulxtr


Not Logged 18th Apr 2021  00:00  by steverowland

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Nov 2020  12:05  by jlc

Gridref: NY 68700 34320   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

hawkeye wife and i decided to make a return visit. in about 1977 we parked at Kirkland with the motorbike i laid the haversack on the bike seat'and it was open. the farm cat shot onto the seat, and into the haversack, and tried to eat the food in the bag.


Good condition 14th Jul 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Blencarn and hit the clag, rain and wind at 600m. Cross Fell and I have a past history, that we dont talk about. Compass came out and hit the trig...is it me, but is it painted cream? A bearing got me to the stone slabs (new edition) and onwards to "Mother Earth Ship". The compass deserves the 2 trigs and 3 Nuttalls today.


Good condition 13th Jul 2020  09:20  by DelBoyF63

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A misty day walking in the clouds so did not see the view!


Good condition 20th May 2020  11:30  by Alison Caryl

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Gorgeous sunny day, wall to wall views


Not Logged 13th Feb 2020  19:13  by matty1971b

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 31st Dec 2019  13:31  by trigging on an island

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Very short notice day trip up from North Wales to get this one, but it turned out to be an absolute classic!


Good condition 9th Oct 2019  13:20  by Moacky

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wet, windy and murky. No one seems to have mentioned the pillar has been painted, so presumably recently. Came from the top of the Dun Fell access road.

Freshly painted ©Moacky


Good condition 18th Jul 2019  12:35  by Onewomanandatrig

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Jul 2019  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at Kirkland and up the track on a hot day Wasps at shelter kept us away


Good condition 3rd Jul 2019  14:04  by JRoche2018

Gridref: NY 68732 34319   FB Number: BM 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Long slog up onto the top but on a good day worth it for the views. Pillar in really good nick, some rounding off of corners due to weathering.



Good condition 29th May 2019  15:00  by TonyOD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Third trig of the day during a fantastic ridge walk, this must be the only place in England where can walk such a distance without dropping below the 2000' contour. Cross Fell is impressive for its sheer bulk, you could get a couple of dozen football pitches on the summit plateau I reckon.The rain held off, just about, and the cloud stayed high enough for amazing views in all directions. Dropped from the fell top to Greg's Hut bothy where I spent a wild, windy and slightly unnerving night. No axe murderers, fortunately.


Good condition 26th May 2019  00:40  by gower lad

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trigpoint visited during course of LDWA Hadrian 100. Pillar used as clipper point on the event. Desperate crossing in middle of night in high wind, driving rain and thick mist making visibility down to 20m or so. Shame, it could have been so good. With about 350 walkers crossing over during the night the lad bivvying at Gregs Hut check point got more than he bargained for!!


Good condition 16th Feb 2019  13:20  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 68737 34324   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Kirkland via Maiden Way. Pillar retains original centre cap, deeply indented lettering; rear sight hole not checked, other 3 open. Cloud down, no views.

Pillar TP0695©jonglew
Spider TP0695©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0695©jonglew


Good condition 18th Nov 2018  09:20  by Bertie

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked to trigg on the Pennine way from dun fell fogg rolling in from the east crystal clear on the west.

Looking from dun fell side
A little damage
2979
Found this near the cairn at the opposite end of the fell ©Bertie


Good condition 15th Oct 2018  09:04  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 31st Aug 2018  13:00  by Wayne Mac

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Started from Kirkland and followed path to Curricks where we then followed the Pennine Way to the Summit. Came off via Tees Head to Wild Boar Scar and the track back to Kirkland.

The Trig Pillar


Good condition 23rd Jul 2018  00:00  by carolje

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 30th Jun 2018  12:33  by nichex

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

weather beaten


Not Logged 7th Jan 2018  08:23  by Operate_

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

First trig point!


Good condition 20th Sep 2017  14:40  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Retracing our steps from Dufton after our scouting expedition back in 1973 !! Visibility about 30m today & wind quite brisk. No-one about!!

Trig Point ©Ivanhoe
Shelter in the mist ©Ivanhoe


Good condition 27th May 2017  08:21  by g4wsb

Gridref: NY 68745 34326   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 6th May 2017  10:47  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Visited with P61 Helm wind with us all the way up to summit.We sat & had our dinner at the shelter,what an amazing plateau with fantastic views to the Lakes.On to Hard Hill next.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic


Good condition 6th May 2017  10:47  by painterman61

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great summit and views but the helm bore wind was in full swing whilst walking out to this was a struggle walking at times needed full winter gear on.Sunny views to lakes and surrounding mountains trig in vgc summit shelter rebuilt since last visit was able to make good use of it having sandwiches!

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
its me ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61


Good condition 23rd Jan 2017  15:00  by ger

Gridref: NY 68736 34327   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trig has OS GPS plate. Very minor damage at a top corner. In and out of mist today - super views of some Lakeland fells which were girdled in mist - yellow/pink light added to the experience. Not much snow but plateau was frozen solid.


Good condition 4th Dec 2016  13:44  by greenbell

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

What a contrast to 3rd, glorious blue skies with a gusty strong wind swinging some beautiful wintry cloud veils over to the east. Freezing cold a glorious impressionist glow of hoar frost and sun. Start at Kirkland.

New improved and beautiful shelter


Not Logged 2nd Oct 2016  18:03  by rachs dad

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 15th Sep 2016  12:47  by Sandrax2

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walking The Pennine Way. Stage - Dufton to Garrigill.

©Sandrax2


Good condition 29th Aug 2016  09:00  by bwm

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From over night in Greg's hut bothy in fog


Not Logged 4th Jul 2016  14:52  by Ross Wilson

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

passed on the Pennine Way


Good condition 20th Jun 2016  11:30  by tim747

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 29th May 2016  14:38  by catman

Gridref: NY 68736 34324   FB Number: S2979   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 13th May 2016  22:20  by We TRye hard

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited as part of a geocache meet - cold night!


Good condition 25th Mar 2016  12:25  by Fester

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 15th Dec 2015  08:05  by The RockKnocker

Gridref: NY 68734 34322   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited this one after spending the night of the 14th in Gregg's Hut Bothy ! If you want to see my adventure follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThKUz26pD58

Cross Fell trig.
Inside Gregs Hut Bothy


Good condition 13th Oct 2015  09:17  by agentmancuso

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Frame the radar track, on to Hard Hill.


Good condition 2nd Sep 2015  13:15  by Paulus66

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

After several years of meaning to walk to the highest point of the Pennines, I walked up from Kirkland on a clear relatively wind-free day but with numerous belts of rain drifting through. Fantastic views over into the Lakes and towards the Howgills.

Cross Fell Trigpoint


Not Logged 15th Aug 2015  13:26  by bobrab

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

first looked for May1988 in the mist while doing the PW... missed it of course!


Slightly damaged 8th Aug 2015  12:00  by stignest

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

overnighted on bridleway above Garrigill and walked in via moor ho. visited tops of knock, gt dun and little dun before arriving here. sensational views on what wasnt even the clearest of days.. yes a bit of a breeze too. trig does have slight damage. circle station thingy at cairn half a k to the s.e. my penultimate north pennine hewitt. the last of which, round hill was visited next.


Good condition 15th Jul 2015  14:03  by Griefmiester

Gridref: NY 68732 34320   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited this as part of a 30k circular from Milburn, taking in Hard Hill, Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell and Cross Fell - Weather perfect today, views amazing, Pillar seems good to me.

©Griefmiester


Good condition 13th Jun 2015  12:07  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: NY 68736 34325   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Highest point on the Pennine Way journey. Came up from Dufton and weather much better than forecast. Hardly any wind and cloudy. Rain started on the never ending gravel road down to Alston. Love the elaborate windbreak nearby.


Good condition 2nd May 2015  11:00  by Borderer

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Followed track up from Kirkland, strayed from the path in a couple of places and paid for it with wet boots. Up and down before the rain arrived..result.

©Borderer


Good condition 16th Apr 2015  12:15  by busdriver59

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stunning views today, came up from Kirkland


Good condition 1st Feb 2015  10:02  by jamiekeighley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked at end of public road in Knock and walked up road, past great dun fell, and over the dips to the top. Amazing place. Road was covered in snow and ice and huge snow drifts and deep snow over the tops. Tough uphill climb and a long trek, but worth it. Icy cold wind but blue skies overhead. Good to be at the highest point of the Pennine Way.

©jamiekeighley
©jamiekeighley


Good condition 22nd Sep 2014  13:01  by Brunshaw

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at top of roadnear weather station on great dun fell. Walked over via little dun fell.


Slightly damaged 2nd Sep 2014  12:00  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 30th Aug 2014  11:32  by g4wsb

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 13th Jul 2014  10:28  by Crazygirafe

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Slightly damaged 11th Jul 2014  12:38  by sjr

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Cracking walk up from Dufton along the Pennine way


Good condition 25th Jun 2014  14:00  by haighr01

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Pennine Way Day 7 of 17. Cross Fell, King of the Pennines, a real monster of a fell. Seriously, you need to pick a clear day for this one as I had today. The view made me feel as if I was in an aeroplane high above the Eden Valley. 360 views. A new shelter was being built by some wallers today, so the strange noise of their radio could be heard on the summit. You can see this fell from as far and wide as Fountains Fell to the Cheviot.


Not Logged 22nd Jun 2014  00:00  by gasman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 8th Jun 2014  00:00  by Ronaldo333

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 8th Feb 2014  12:00  by PDB

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Retrospective log from P Way 1995. We were on all fours to get to trig.Helm wind was on steroids that day !


Good condition 18th Oct 2013  13:50  by Merthyr_boy

Gridref: NY 68730 34322   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10


Good condition 13th Oct 2013  10:48  by fitzydan

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In the area geocaching and bagged this trig. Not much of a view today in the mist and blowing a hoolie on the top, the shelter was very welcome...

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
Me at the Trig


Not Logged 10th Aug 2013  12:56  by geo-scampi

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 10th Aug 2013  12:56  by geo-scampi

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Nice walk


Not Logged 8th Aug 2013  15:24  by geo-scampi

Gridref: NY 68751 34331   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 1st Aug 2013  13:15  by Ben Fogerty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Very misty to begin with, but it lifted just before I left the summit

Cross fell trig


Not Logged 26th Jun 2013  00:00  by Curlew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th May 2013  12:16  by Captainbob542

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Spotted on Pennine Way.

Rob on Cross Fell ©Captainbob542


Slightly damaged 12th Apr 2013  12:30  by Loz&Bib

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Walked up in white out conditions. Missed the pillar first time and had to search in the gloom. No views at all.


Good condition 25th Aug 2012  13:00  by bargee

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

thick cloud and rain, so nearly walked past trig without seeing it, carried on via the geocache down to gregs hut for a brew out of the rain


Good condition 10th Aug 2012  12:00  by embatt83

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th Jul 2012  12:24  by Hartryggers

Gridref: NY 68718 34335   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Kirkland > CROSS FELL large dome area summit has a cairn/shelter and trig point (2979) > Little Dun Fell > Great Dun Fell > Knock Fell > Knock > Milburn > Blencarn > Kirkland... wow 17.5 miles. Previous visit 07/06/2006


Slightly damaged 20th Jun 2012  13:04  by countrymatters

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Day of good visibility


Slightly damaged 19th Feb 2012  13:00  by sheepsocks

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Walked up from Kirkland. A revisit, on the way to find the nearby concrete ring trig. Glorious sunny winter day, another half-dozen groups of people on the summit plateau. A thin cover of snow. Views across the snow-dusted Lakeland fells.



Good condition 14th Jan 2012  12:14  by painterman61

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Excellent day cold frosty start from the top gate great dun fell access road 806m!Walked to trig over great and little dun fells misty at first then clearing wore down jacket all day and never broke sweat freezing icy cold wind 5.4mile round trip.Trig in good condition with cap/plug no s in fb fantastic views to lakes and NY moors not a day to hang around though.

trig ©painterman61
me at trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61


Slightly damaged 29th Aug 2011  13:00  by CJO

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Up Pennine Way from Garrigill, via Bulman Hills


Good condition 20th Aug 2011  12:00  by ted

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact (surprising, given the location), extensive views but quite windy. From Langwathby station via Kirkland, returning through Blencarn. Tracks alternately dry and boggy as different strata were crossed.

Cross Fell trig
Cross Fell FB
Cross Fell top


Slightly damaged 31st Jul 2011  13:02  by paulxtr

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Cross Fell ©paulxtr


Good condition 20th Jun 2011  14:30  by Aidy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic day to walk to Cross Fell. Sat and had Coffee in the shelter, then made our way back down


Good condition 3rd Apr 2011  11:46  by Boz North

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 25th Mar 2011  15:30  by fell-finder

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

After a real slog to the summit of Cross Fell in beautiful weather, it was a relief to see the Trig Point sat next tothe cross shaped wind shelter. Glad I left when I did though, as the weather turned nasty, and completly engulfed the mountain by the time I was back in Kirkland. This can be a dangerous peak to scale for these reasons, as it is prone to sudden hill fog. Awesome hike though!!

Me at Cross Fell summit Trig, 893m


Good condition 24th Mar 2011  01:43  by 45378

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good views to E and SE. Hazy westwards - a line of cloud along the M6!


Good condition 24th Mar 2011  01:43  by 45378

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good views to E and SE. Hazy westwards - a line of cloud along the M6! Came up from Kirkland - only met 2 folk.


Good condition 12th Oct 2010  18:24  by [email protected]

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pennine Way day 12. Today, my late Dad would have been 89. He would have loved to be here today. Wonderful sunny day and fantastic views to the Lakes and in all other directions. A guy I talked to at the summit (who seemed to come up here a lot) said it was the best day he had ever known on Cross Fell.


Good condition 6th Oct 2010  19:19  by mntainman

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pennine Way Day13

Cross Fell Pennine Way Day13


Slightly damaged 21st Aug 2010  11:42  by coinea

Gridref: NY 68734 34322   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 21st Aug 2010  11:39  by clochandighter

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Overall approach from west. Parking for a few cars, north side of roadend at Kirkland Hall. Followed mapped paths all the way. Pillar in good condition with GPS plate. Spider has replacement OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces 248° WSW. Vented through sight hole on FB face. Full 360° panorama with long distance views to other high tops. Shorter distance downward views to the surrounding countryside are partially restricted by the nature of the large flat top of Cross Fell. Highest top in England outside the Lake District.

2979 - Cross Fell & GRP
2979 - Cross Fell pillar & FB


Good condition 14th Aug 2010  11:45  by stan toon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Horrendus weather - had to go to bothy for shelter(This was august)went up after coming back fron doing Snowdon on previous day.


Good condition 16th Jun 2010  12:25  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Above date is most recent of four visits, first being on 08/08/1975 during Pennine Way walk. Highest summit in Pennines. First OS station here was set up in early 1800s during primary triangulation of the area. It consisted of "stones placed around the staff".


Good condition 18th May 2010  16:00  by mntainman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 16th May 2010  12:03  by Lonewalker

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited while walking the Pennine Way. Zero vis thanks to mist and fog (couldn't see the golf ball from its perimeter fence on Great Dunn Fell). Shelter is looking worse for wear - didn't hang around on very windy summit, headed for shelter of Greg's Hut.


Slightly damaged 24th Apr 2010  13:00  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A fabulous day with bright, but hazy sunshine and little wind. Unfortunately, probably because of the dreaded volcanic ash, the views were restricted. But this was still a good day to visit this upland wilderness. Came up from Blencarn via Wildboar Scar and descended by the corpse road to Kirkland, but not before a detour to visit Greg's Hut which is still in good condition.


Good condition 8th Mar 2010  11:45  by Boz North

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Slightly damaged 5th Oct 2009  13:00  by Marshsand

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A beautiful October day on which Great Dun Fell and Little Dun Fell were also visited.


Slightly damaged 13th Sep 2009  14:50  by Father Ted

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A long circular walk from Garigill taking in the other mountains in the area some of which are more off the beaten path than this one.


Good condition 29th Jun 2009  11:47  by amblerbob

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Kirkland including Little Dun Fell and Great Dun Fell (In 1984, I am sure there was a trig here behind fence)


Good condition 27th Jun 2009  09:42  by Exe-Eagle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Retrospective log, condition not noted at the time.


Good condition 29th May 2009  12:35  by sheepsocks

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

walked up from the sheep fold on the road from knock to the radar station. Glorious day, minimal cloud, minimal wind. Condition of the pillar looked good to me.


Good condition 24th May 2009  11:43  by Boz North

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 23rd Apr 2009  11:35  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at the end of the public road in Knock and walked up lane to join pennine way over great dun and little dun fells,easy walking but no views today.


Good condition 28th Mar 2009  12:40  by Peter Astle

Gridref: NY 68734 34322   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10


Good condition 20th Mar 2009  11:36  by staggie34

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Ascended from Kirkland on a glorious sunny day. All the haze was trapped down in the valley bottoms and the summit was clear under a perfect blue sky. Not quite an inversion but a cracking day. Tried to get to Hard Hill trig but wet ground defeated me.

The trig
The View


Good condition 11th Sep 2008  11:42  by Boz North

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 2nd Aug 2008  07:56  by barnsley skip

Gridref: NY 68734 34322   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Kirkland parked car end of road GPS NY 65144 32574 followed path in wet and windy conditions with low visibility no view at trig

2979
Cross Fell GPS ref


Good condition 13th Jul 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, metal cap, deep letters, on bare stony summit near to rough cruciform summit shelter. Fine view, especially of Lakes to W. Visited with Hard Hill and Dufton, from end of public road above Knock.


Slightly damaged 15th Jun 2008  00:00  by yt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 26th Apr 2008  12:45  by Garth Fenton

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 24th Apr 2008  11:40  by Boz North

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 19th Apr 2008  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 6th Oct 2007  15:43  by Marramintar

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

highest of the Pennines, great views, good summit with cross shelter

Cross Fell Cross Fell


Good condition 11th Sep 2007  14:00  by Shacklesborough

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Garrigill. Great weather all the way except for the last 500 metres when the cloud came down. No views. All the metalwork intact on the trig.



Slightly damaged 24th Jun 2007  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NY 68735 34320   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 3rd Jun 2007  14:00  by lejogger

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: S2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Reach for the skies! Highest point on Pennine Way


Slightly damaged 28th Jan 2007  12:30  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Ascended from Kirkland and did a circuit walk. Views were Ok until the summit where the cloud rolled in. Still this created a very erie scene and brought out some wonderful bleak views.Trig is good with a cracking shelter nearby. I like the remote feel this top gives you. Photos to follow.

trig


Good condition 5th Oct 2006  12:00  by Peripatetic

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A delightful romp from Garrigill to Kirkland, with 50m visibility and continuous rain! My lift at Kirkland was amazed that I actually enjoyed myself, but it was wonderfully atmospheric... (According to my interpretation of 'slight damage', this is in a good state.)


Slightly damaged 9th Sep 2006  09:00  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nice walk over from the Dunn fells in hazy sunshine,took longer than I thought as usual although its easy going on the slab path,slight damage to top corner of trig

Great Dunn Fell in the distance TRIG (inserts FB and top)


Good condition 13th Aug 2006  12:30  by m0sgb

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Did not see anything as low cloud Once again,,,,

The Trigpoint At the top,,,, At last....


Slightly damaged 27th Jun 2006  13:44  by senrabyar

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 23rd Jun 2006  15:00  by peebs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th Mar 2006  11:59  by vegibagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

with Jamie and group from York Alpine club snow above 700m.


Not Logged 4th Sep 2005  14:13  by g4pgw

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Very warm- temp must have been 21c, and no wind (but also very poor visibility).


Good condition 8th Aug 2005  14:00  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Surprisingly easy climb from Blencarn, if lengthy, to reach an almost 3,000 footer. Worth it though as the view was fantastic. A bright, sunny day with little breeze and very clear atmosphere.


Slightly damaged 30th Jul 2005  13:37  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10



Good condition 18th Jun 2005  16:40  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Blencarn in horribly foggy weather, only cleared when we headed down, turned out to be my highest point of 2005.


Good condition 14th May 2005  12:30  by earl grey

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Very cold wind when top was reached via Kirkland then to Greg's Hut then to summit,but a very enjoyable and memorable walk,for me and Tasha.

Cross Fell Summit
Nicely carved waymarker from Gregs hut to Cross Fell


Good condition 13th May 2005  11:50  by Walker Dan

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Certainly very windy up here today. Last time in 2002 was hot, sunny and calm with loads of wasps around the trig point so didn't approach too close then.

Trig point ©Walker Dan
Trig point and shelter ©Walker Dan


Good condition 21st Apr 2005  12:30  by littlejim

Gridref: NY 68734 34320   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A calm day on Cross Fell! - The first time ever for me!

©littlejim


Good condition 21st Aug 2004  12:30  by m1eyp

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 13th Jun 2004  15:30  by Downfaller

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Retro log, Day 6 of Pennine Way heading South. set out out from Alston on a marvellous sunny Sunday morning heading for Dufton. Slightly overcast at the summit but visibility ok, views remarkable. pre trig days so only the photo of the trig captured.


Good condition 26th May 2004  08:57  by jrcking

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A lovely trig point! Part of unicycling over cross fell with Tim


Good condition 1st Mar 2004  22:41  by stonestreaker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

old log must go again soon - it's 20 years now


Not Logged 10th Aug 2003  00:00  by IWC

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 27th Apr 2003  07:47  by Fellwanderer

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 27th Aug 2002  00:00  by Bramley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 14th Dec 2000  10:27  by Chalky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Feb 2000  13:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited during a long day of hill bagging from Dufton.


Good condition 9th Jan 2000  11:00  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Aug 1999  12:40  by discjirm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A fairly easy climb up here, in the company of a singing Christian! A memorable top; if you visit try and make time to visit Greg's hut on the way down.


Good condition 20th Sep 1998  13:15  by dugswell2

FB Number: 2979   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

With Stephen Boff from Kirkland.


Good condition 4th Jun 1998  14:00  by bonatti

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cool windy sort of a day.


Good condition 31st Jan 1998  00:00  by DeniseMc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Aug 1997  17:51  by Foinavon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A 17 mile walk I have only just remembered!


Good condition 11th Oct 1994  12:14  by fasgadh

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also visited during a Pennine Way trip in July 1978. Great weather on both visits, although no views today.. Things picked up on the grand plateau out to Hartside.


Good condition 8th Aug 1994  12:01  by jimmy

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

you get mugged by sheep here after your sannies


Good condition 16th Jun 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A long ascent in heavy rain. Quite difficult to find in misty conditions on the extensive summit plateau.


Not Logged 7th Sep 1993  12:00  by dbattyman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 1st Jul 1993  10:31  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

climbed while the road was still open so a shorter walk than now


Good condition 14th May 1992  13:00  by Bridgeman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent circular walk from Blencarn on a fine day.

Cross Fell Trig Point ©Bridgeman


Good condition 15th Mar 1992  13:30  by Aye Jimmy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Brilliant sunshine on snowy landscape. No snow goggles meant touch of snow blindness next day - very painful!

Cross Fell The TP area.
Cross Fell Looking towards trig and dome.


Good condition 1st Jul 1990  13:00  by Particle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged a while ago when walking the Pennine Way.


Good condition 20th Jul 1989  12:35  by Crazy

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very hot and sunny, so hot that I can't be bothered to chase the big wasp away. We run out of water on the Pennine Way down to Garrigill and arrive there rather thirsty. Luckily its my birthday tomorrow and a short rest day.


Good condition 3rd Apr 1988  00:00  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 13th Sep 1983  12:56  by manonabike

FB Number: S2979  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Pennine Way


Slightly damaged 17th Oct 1982  00:00  by happycyclist

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Retrospective log. Visited when doing Pennine Way.


Good condition 24th Jun 1980  11:07  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Old log from Pennine Way days


Slightly damaged 9th Aug 1979  11:30  by sven

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Reterolog from the Pennine Way. Fairly grim day. Improving though with occasional glimpses of the Lake District, the fells to the south and the way to the east. Last of the bogginess and high watershed peaks for a while as the South Tyne valley beckons.


Slightly damaged 28th Sep 1977  15:30  by arranc

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

gale force cross wind.


Slightly damaged 12th Aug 1977  09:10  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

done as part of pennine way. Thick mist, got lost. I remember a man called "bruce" showing us the way off


Good condition 26th Jul 1974  00:00  by Historian

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pennine Way. Cloud down.


Good condition 1st Jul 1973  00:00  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Achilles VSU Expedition Not sure of day, but definitely July

Steve, Ray & Paul ©Ivanhoe


Good condition 19th Sep 1972  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Aug 1968  14:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: NY 68700 34300   FB Number: 2979  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


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