At the northerly end of the east ridge above Mallerstang, it can be approached from Kirkby Stephen. The high ridge walk to Little Fell is full of historicql significance.
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Dales 30
A fine mountain with a spectacular situation overlooking Mallerstang. The large summit plateau and standing stones overlooking the valley add more interest.
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Swath Fell is the subsidiary peak of Wild Boar Fell, along the broad southern ridge. It is best climbed from Garsdale using the Settle Carlisle Railway.
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A stand alone mountain in a vast area of high moorland to the east of Sedbergh. The whole mountain can be confusing in the cloud, even the highest point is not where you would expect.
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A rarely visited summit to the east of Mallerstang. As of a 2022 resurvey the highest point is not Little Fell but 500m to the south at Sails. There are wonderful views across many of the Dales 30 mountains.
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