Watch Hill (Cockermouth)

Watch Hill (Cockermouth)

Infobox Mountain
Name = Watch Hill
Photo = Watch_Hill.jpg
Caption = Watch Hill, from the entrance to Greenlands Farm
Elevation = 254 m (833 ft)
Location = Lake District, England
Range =
Prominence = 157 m
Parent peak = Lord's Seat
Coordinates =
Topographic
OS "Landranger" 90
Type =
Age =
First ascent =
Easiest route =
Grid_ref_UK = NY159318
Listing = Marilyn, Outlying Wainwright

Watch Hill is a small hill lying on the north-western fringe of the Lake District in England. The name Setmurthy Common is sometimes used (including by Alfred Wainwright in his book "The Outlying Fells of Lakeland") to refer to the area including the highest point, with "Watch Hill" describing the area to the west of the summit. It should not be confused with another Watch Hill some 19 km to the south-west, near Whitehaven, which is only 172 m (564 ft) high. The name "The Hay" is also used when referring to the area west of the summit.

Despite its low height (just 833 feet) it is a Marilyn because of the large height separation from its neighbours. This 'detachedness' means that it is an excellent viewpoint. Skiddaw, Blencathra, the Lord's Seat group and Grisedale Pike are all seen, and there is a first-class view of the Cockermouth area and the Solway Coast AONB.

The hill is a popular climb with Cockermouth folk, along with its lower neighbour Slate Fell.


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