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Wild Boar Fell
708m (2323ft)

The Northern Dales Area, The Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria, England

The summit of Wild Boar Fell is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.


Record Wild Boar Fell as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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English Mountain
99th highest in England,
165th in England & Wales

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English Nuttall
123rd highest in England,
207th in England & Wales

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English Marilyn
29th highest in England,
574th highest in Great Britain

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English Trig Point (Pillar)

Walk Wild Boar Fell walking UK Mountains in The Northern Dales Area The Yorkshire Dales National Park Cumbria, England

The view from the summit of Wild Boar Fell

Photo: Mark Kissipie

You can find Wild Boar Fell & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Yorkshire Dales National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL19 Howgill Fells and Upper Eden Valley


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

98 Wensleydale & Upper Wharfedale


See Wild Boar Fell and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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You can walk to the top of Wild Boar Fell by using either of these 2 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c282 Wild Boar Fell from Cotegill Bridge

Fine Views from lonely hilltops

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 6.25ml (10km)
Ascent:1,548ft (472m)
Time:3.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c323 Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell from Needle House Farm

Fine views of the Mallerstang Valley

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:1,864ft (568m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Wild Boar Fell Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Wild Boar Fell

Angela Moroney walked up Wild Boar Fell on March 31st, 2021 [from/via/route] uldale house [with] Jane ludders [weather] sunny

Caroline Winter climbed Wild Boar Fell on August 9th, 2020 [from/via/route] The Thrang, PW bridle way to The Nab, Wild Boar Fell, Swarth Fell, Stubbings Rigg, Aisgill cottages, Hell Gill, High Way [with] Becky [weather] Warm with light Easterly wind - Began walkng the path along beck at Mallerstang, but third field, we were faced out by 5 testy bullucks at the stile, determined not to move, so we back tracked to road again & walked the tarmac to meet the PW. Pleasant walk up The Nab, & amused by WB trig in shelter, which offered no shelter from the wind. Swarth Fell easy to locate & then long walk back. We were quite spooked by the beefy Texal sheep coming down from The high way.

David Congreave bagged Wild Boar Fell on November 3rd, 2018 [from/via/route] Cotegill Bridge [with] Jonah [weather] Windy & wild.

Kevin Foster hiked Wild Boar Fell on August 24th, 2017 [from/via/route] Minor road to Uldale [with] Henry [weather] Cloudy with rain on summit - An interesting line of approach from Uldale, first following along the wall beside Needlehouse Gill, then Grains Gill, before heading NE over pathless grassy moor to eventually reach Sand tarn. As the cloud had dropped & light showers had set in I decided to have an early lunch break. My mood dropped even further (like the clouds) when the light rain turned heavy for a time & I almost decided to call it a day at this point. However, minutes later the wind was blowing the clouds away & revealing glimpses of the views so I persevered & after a short climb to the summit plateau I made my way to the OS trig & wind shelter marking the fell top. I didn't hang around & made my way across the soggy plateau to the line of stone men & wind shelter marking the vertical edge of High White Scar. After lingering here for a few minutes the cloud lifted just enough to give me a few tantalising glimpses of the Mallerstang valley below. I took the good path heading South & my mood lifted even further as I dropped below the cloud & I could see my next objective ahead Swarth Fell.

Mark Davidson summited Wild Boar Fell on January 4th, 2003 [with] Mike [weather] Lovely sunny winter day with lots of snow

Tony Rogerson conquered Wild Boar Fell on May 20th, 2016 [from/via/route] Cotegill Bridge The Nab Wild Boar Fell Swarth Fell Swarth Fell Pike [with] Darren Floss Robbie Ruby [weather] Low cloud wind & showers

Peter Brent scaled Wild Boar Fell on September 6th, 2015 [from/via/route] Little Ing Farm, Hazelgill, High Dolphinsty, The Nab & return [with] Myself [weather] Very Good & sunny - Absolutely stunning views, would really recommend, & its not that difficult.

Darren Wilson walked up Wild Boar Fell on May 16th, 2009 [from/via/route] Wild Boar Fell, Garsdale Head, Swarth Fell, Hellgill Force [with] Crabs

Darren Mortimer climbed Wild Boar Fell on November 2nd, 2014 [from/via/route] The Thrang [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Windy & sunny.

Christine Shepherd bagged Wild Boar Fell on May 19th, 2014 [from/via/route] Walked from Cotegill Bridge using walk c282 [with] On my own [weather] Lovely sunshine but a bit hazy & very windy on top.

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Wild Boar Fell

The Howgills from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

The Howgills from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (7)

Snow on Wild Boar Fell from Mallerstang

Snow on Wild Boar Fell from Mallerstang

Photo: Michael Hall (1)

Wild Boar Fell (centre right with some snow on it) from Yarlside

Wild Boar Fell (centre right with some snow on it) from Yarlside

Photo: Christine Shepherd (139)

Little Fell (Lunds Fell) (Mallerstang) and Mallerstang Common from the lower slopes of Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Little Fell (Lunds Fell) (Mallerstang) and Mallerstang Common from the lower slopes of Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (1)

Wild Boar Fell from Great Bell (Long Crag)

Wild Boar Fell from Great Bell (Long Crag)

Photo: Alan Wainwright (105)

Wild Boar Fell, Mallerstang Common and Nine Standards Rigg from Swarth Fell in the snow

Wild Boar Fell, Mallerstang Common and Nine Standards Rigg from Swarth Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (11)

Little Fell (Lunds Fell) (Mallerstang) and Mallerstang Common from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Little Fell (Lunds Fell) (Mallerstang) and Mallerstang Common from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (2)

The Mallerstang Valley from The Nab, Wild Boar Fell

The Mallerstang Valley from The Nab, Wild Boar Fell

Photo: Mark Kissipie (2)

Nine Standards Rigg and upper Mallerstang Common from<br>Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Nine Standards Rigg and upper Mallerstang Common from
Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (4)

Wild Boar Fell from Swarth Fell in the snow

Wild Boar Fell from Swarth Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (10)

Topdog hikers on Wild Boar Fell

Topdog hikers on Wild Boar Fell

Photo: Stewart Green (8)

Mallerstang Edge, High Seat (Mallerstang), Archy Styrigg (Gregory Chapel) and Hugh Seat across Mallerstang Common from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Mallerstang Edge, High Seat (Mallerstang), Archy Styrigg (Gregory Chapel) and Hugh Seat across Mallerstang Common from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (3)

Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell from Mallerstang Edge

Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell from Mallerstang Edge

Photo: Robert Hall (56)

The Howgills (left) and Wild Boar Fell (right) from Swarth Fell in the snow

The Howgills (left) and Wild Boar Fell (right) from Swarth Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (8)

Wild Boar Fell summit in the snow

Wild Boar Fell summit in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (5)

The Howgill Fells from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

The Howgill Fells from Wild Boar Fell in the snow

Photo: Robert Nicholls (6)

Swarth Fell summit cairn in the snow with Wild Boar Fell in the background

Swarth Fell summit cairn in the snow with Wild Boar Fell in the background

Photo: Mark Kissipie (3)


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