Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
This blog should be read in conjuction with the Newton Fell (North) page here
A very easy walk along a good track (once you have crossed the busy A590) that
for us provided a truly wonderful experience sharing the summit with the wild horses
that were none too shy, plus amazing views across to the Helvelly range and
across Morecambe Bay
Having just completed the walk up to Newton Fell (North) we drive back easterly
down the A590 and take the B5271 turn off sign posted to Lindale. There is parking
at the Royal Oak pub, but I would imagine this would have to be with agreement
of the Landlord. We opted for parking just slightly further down on the main road
where there is space for a large number of cars
From the parked car we head back up the hill to the A590 junction
Carry on past the first turn off
At the top of the lane take the SECOND turning to cross the A590 as this
is closer to the Farm track that you will need to go down to start the walk proper
The Farm access road opposite at the nearest point of crossing the very busy A590
The access road leading to Eller Howe Farm
Setting off down the track
The tarmac track swings left as it leads towards the Farm
The track passes a Boarding Kennel. Keep straight on towards the Farm
The track passes past the Farmhouse and heads for a gate
The gate is locked so you can climb over or pass through a mini
"Fat Mans agony" between the gatepost and the fence
The track approaches some out-buildings. Ignore the initial sign that points right
Watch out for a grass track that veers off right near an old Farm vehicle
Through the gate the track gives access to the open fell side
Approaching the open fell side
On the open fell side now as we pass Tom Tarn
The route to the summit can be clearly seen running through the two areas of trees
Heading up to the summit just over the brow
As we approach the summit tower we are met by some wild horses
How lucky we were to be in the company of these beautiful animals
This particular mare was very friendly and had a large portion of our dinner
We almost forgot that there was a summit to bag. Here is the old ruin tower
Bagged and Tagged, Sue on the summit of Dixon Heights.
Click here for a 360 degree view from the summit
Apart from the Horses - the views are pretty good as well. Here looking
across the Irish Sea
Looking across Warton sands towards Silverdale and Arnside
The Helvelly range looking resplendent in the sunshine
I dont think my summit cairn masterpiece will last for too long
We spent the best part of an hour on the top in the delightful company of
the very friendly wild horses
