Mickle Fell
Mountain Remote English fell and Pennine summit
Mickle Fell is a remote northern English summit on open moorland; hillwalkers tackle long, boggy approaches for wide upland views and quiet routes away from towns.
Mickle Fell is a hill (fell) in northern England located within the Pennines. It reaches a summit height of 788 metres above sea level.
Walkers and hillwalkers come for upland walking and panoramic views from the summit area. Routes to the top cross open moorland typical of the Pennine landscape.
The fell has long formed part of the upland terrain used for grazing and upland farming and appears on historic county maps. It has no major built structures at the summit.
Located in northern England within the Pennine range, Mickle Fell lies in upland country accessible from surrounding rural towns and villages.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 788 metres, making it one of the higher fells in the northern Pennines.
How to Get to Mickle Fell #
Access from nearby roads in County Durham and Cumbria, with parking at designated lay-bys on approach roads. The fell is reached on foot across upland tracks; consult Ordnance Survey maps and local walking guides for specific routes.
Tips for Visiting Mickle Fell #
- If attempting a long walk, use OS maps and local mountain guide recommendations - summit routes can be boggy.
- Shepherd dogs and sheep are part of the fell's routine; give animals and stockkeepers wide berth.
- In winter the fell can be icy and require crampons; check weather reports and local mountain forecasts.
Best Time to Visit Mickle Fell #
Visit in late spring through summer for safer conditions and better visibility.
Weather & Climate near Mickle Fell #
Mickle Fell's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1719 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (193 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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