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| The rambling slopes of Ullscarf |
Prominence: 118m (387ft)
Region: Central Fells
Classifications: HuMP, Hewitt, Nuttall, Wainwright, Birkett
Summit feature: Cairn with ironwork
Times climbed: 1
Related trip report:
Ullscarf & The Central Ridge - 07/09/2014
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| A rather ominous looking cairn |
"Ullscarf rises from the surrounding valleys so steeply and with such a display of fierce crags that, up to 2,000ft, it has all the makings of a great mountain. THese crags defend the fell on most flanks. Unfortunately, the higher slopes do not live up to the promise of the lower, being, in fact, quite featureless and dreary".
Ullscarf is close to the geographical centre of the Cumbrian hills. It forms part of the watershed between the Derwentwater and Thirlmere catchments, a ridge running broadly north-south.
The top of the fell is an upland plateau of about 4 square miles, predominantly clad in coarse grass and heather.
Views from the top are extensive, befitting the central location, with the Scafells and Helvellyn ranges being shown to particular effect.
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