Glaramara is a fell in the English Lake District in Cumbria. It is a substantial fell that is part of a long ridge that stretches for over six kilometres (3+3⁄4 miles) from Stonethwaite in Borrowdale up to the important mountain pass of Esk Hause. The summit of Glaramara at 783 metres (2,569 ft) is the central point of this ridge, which separates the valleys of Langstrath and Grains Gill. However, the ridge has two additional fells, numerous subsidiary tops and several small tarns making its traverse an appealing and challenging walk.
Glaramara
Glaramara with the hanging valley of Combe Gill (centre right) seen from Grange Fell, 6 km to the north
The fell’s unusual and pleasant-sounding name, previously only applied to the summit rocks, has now been accepted as the name for the whole fell. Like many fells of the district the name comes from a series of Old Norse words which in this case is translated as “Hill with the mountain hut by a chasm”.
Topographyedit
Glaramara’s most striking feature is Combe Gill on its northern slopes, a classic example of a hanging valley that was formed by glacial erosion during the last ice age. The gill is full of crags and according to Alfred Wainwright contains the only natural cave in the Lake District, called the Dove Nest Caves. A rock slip from Dove Nest Crags has partly covered the cave which has three entrances. On its east and west flanks the fell falls away steeply with rocky slopes and scree to the valleys. To the south the ridge continues from the summit of Glaramara for two kilometres (1+1⁄4 miles) over various tops (some of which are Hewitts or Nuttalls) with little loss of height to the adjoining fell of Allan Crags before descending to Esk Hause.[2]
Ascentsedit
The direct ascent of the fell is usually started from the Borrowdale road midway between Rosthwaite and Seatoller. From here it is possible to ascend on either of the ridges to the east or west of Combe Gill, the east ridge being the best because it allows for the climbing of Rosthwaite Fell and its subsidiary summit of Dovenest Top (632 metres, 2073 ft). On this route two other tops of Glaramara, Combe Door Top (676 metres, 2218 ft) and Combe Head (735 metres, 2411 ft), are passed over. Both of these are Nuttalls. Combe Head gives fine views down into Combe Gill and from here it is short climb to the twin summits of Glaramara.[1][3]
Summitsedit
The view from the top of the fell is very good. Glaramara’s position in the centre of the Lake District and its relative isolation from other fells by deep valleys gives a good all-round panorama with the view north down Borrowdale towards Skiddaw being especially fine. Most walkers will continue south along the ridge towards the next main fell of Allen Crags taking in three more subsidiary tops on the way. The first of these is Looking Steads (775 metres, 2543 ft) which has Nuttall status, the second is Glaramara South Top / Red Beck Top / Lincomb Head (721 metres, 2365 ft) which is a Hewitt and also a Nuttall (called Red Beck Top on the list) and finally High House Tarn Top (684 metres, 2244 ft) which is also a Nuttall.[1][3]
Fell raceedit
The fell is the scene of the annual Glaramara Fell Race which has taken place in April in the past but the 2006 event was switched to July. This is an eight-kilometre (five-mile) race from Glaramara Outdoor Centre near Seatoller to Glaramara’s summit with 640 metres (2,100 ft) of ascent. The winner of the race usually takes around 47 minutes to complete the course.[4]
Referencesedit
^ abc"The Mountains of England and Wales, Volume 2", John & Anne Nuttall, ISBN1-85284-037-4, Gives details of ascents, view, Nuttall tops and name meaning.
^"Wainwright's Favourite Lakeland Mountains", Alfred Wainwright, ISBN0-7181-3370-6, Gives details of topography.
^ ab"A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, The Southern Fells", Alfred Wainwright, ISBN0-7112-2230-4, Gives details of ascents and view.
^Borrowdale Fell Runners website Gives details of fell race.
External linksedit
Media related to Glaramara at Wikimedia Commons
January 01, 1970
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Glaramara is a fell in the English Lake District in Cumbria It is a substantial fell that is part of a long ridge that stretches for over six kilometres 3 3 4 miles from Stonethwaite in Borrowdale up to the important mountain pass of Esk Hause The summit of Glaramara at 783 metres 2 569 ft is the central point of this ridge which separates the valleys of Langstrath and Grains Gill However the ridge has two additional fells numerous subsidiary tops and several small tarns making its traverse an appealing and challenging walk GlaramaraGlaramara with the hanging valley of Combe Gill centre right seen from Grange Fell 6 km to the northHighest pointElevation783 m 2 569 ft Prominence121 m 397 ft Parent peakScafell PikeListingHewitt Nuttall WainwrightCoordinates54 29 00 N 3 09 55 W 54 48332 N 3 1653 W 54 48332 3 1653NamingEnglish translation Hill with the mountain hut by a chasm 1 Language of nameOld NorseGeographyGlaramaraLocation in the Lake District National ParkShow map of the Lake DistrictGlaramaraLocation in Allerdale CumbriaShow map of the former Allerdale BoroughLocationCumbria EnglandParent rangeLake District Southern FellsOS gridNY246104Topo mapOS Landrangers 89 90 Explorer OL4 Listed summits of Glaramara Name Grid ref Height Status Looking Steads NY245101 775 m Nuttall Combe Head NY249109 735 m Nuttall Red Beck Top Lincomb Head NY242097 721 m Hewitt Nuttall Combe Door Top NY253108 676 m Nuttall Dovenest Top Woofgill Pike NY255113 632 m Hewitt Nuttall Contents 1 Name 2 Topography 3 Ascents 4 Summits 5 Fell race 6 References 7 External linksName editThe fell s unusual and pleasant sounding name previously only applied to the summit rocks has now been accepted as the name for the whole fell Like many fells of the district the name comes from a series of Old Norse words which in this case is translated as Hill with the mountain hut by a chasm Topography editGlaramara s most striking feature is Combe Gill on its northern slopes a classic example of a hanging valley that was formed by glacial erosion during the last ice age The gill is full of crags and according to Alfred Wainwright contains the only natural cave in the Lake District called the Dove Nest Caves A rock slip from Dove Nest Crags has partly covered the cave which has three entrances On its east and west flanks the fell falls away steeply with rocky slopes and scree to the valleys To the south the ridge continues from the summit of Glaramara for two kilometres 1 1 4 miles over various tops some of which are Hewitts or Nuttalls with little loss of height to the adjoining fell of Allan Crags before descending to Esk Hause 2 Ascents editThe direct ascent of the fell is usually started from the Borrowdale road midway between Rosthwaite and Seatoller From here it is possible to ascend on either of the ridges to the east or west of Combe Gill the east ridge being the best because it allows for the climbing of Rosthwaite Fell and its subsidiary summit of Dovenest Top 632 metres 2073 ft On this route two other tops of Glaramara Combe Door Top 676 metres 2218 ft and Combe Head 735 metres 2411 ft are passed over Both of these are Nuttalls Combe Head gives fine views down into Combe Gill and from here it is short climb to the twin summits of Glaramara 1 3 Summits editThe view from the top of the fell is very good Glaramara s position in the centre of the Lake District and its relative isolation from other fells by deep valleys gives a good all round panorama with the view north down Borrowdale towards Skiddaw being especially fine Most walkers will continue south along the ridge towards the next main fell of Allen Crags taking in three more subsidiary tops on the way The first of these is Looking Steads 775 metres 2543 ft which has Nuttall status the second is Glaramara South Top Red Beck Top Lincomb Head 721 metres 2365 ft which is a Hewitt and also a Nuttall called Red Beck Top on the list and finally High House Tarn Top 684 metres 2244 ft which is also a Nuttall 1 3 Fell race editThe fell is the scene of the annual Glaramara Fell Race which has taken place in April in the past but the 2006 event was switched to July This is an eight kilometre five mile race from Glaramara Outdoor Centre near Seatoller to Glaramara s summit with 640 metres 2 100 ft of ascent The winner of the race usually takes around 47 minutes to complete the course 4 References edit a b c The Mountains of England and Wales Volume 2 John amp Anne Nuttall ISBN 1 85284 037 4 Gives details of ascents view Nuttall tops and name meaning Wainwright s Favourite Lakeland Mountains Alfred Wainwright ISBN 0 7181 3370 6 Gives details of topography a b A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells The Southern Fells Alfred Wainwright ISBN 0 7112 2230 4 Gives details of ascents and view Borrowdale Fell Runners website Gives details of fell race External links edit nbsp Media related to Glaramara at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Glaramara amp oldid 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