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Name:Blea Moor
Hill number:3623
Height:535m / 1755ft
Parent (Ma):2779  Whernside
RHB Section:35B: The Central Pennines
Nuttall/Wainwright area:Yorkshire Dales - Southern Fells
County/UA:North Yorkshire
Catchment:Lune
Class:Hump, Dodd (500-599m), Dewey, Clem
(Hu,Tu,5,Dew,Cm)
Grid ref:SD 77265 82585
Summit feature:trig point
Drop:112m
Col:423m  SD765837  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 98
(1:25k) OL2W
Observations:ground by thick fence post 110m NE at SD 77327 82669 is as high
Survey:Abney level
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 247 users)ByDate of Ascent
my 1200th HUMP From Dent viaduct. Then up PROW to ventilation shaft with a train passing underneath. A new track being laid from SW direction connecting to private forest track network with archaeological dig just completed of navvy work camp. Along grass path then up fence line, boggy in places. A few voles around but only snow seen were remnants on distant 3 peaks.cjo28/01/2024
From Ribblehead via Dales Way. Return by the navies’s path past Blea Moor sidings. With Z and Ted.Jim T04/11/2023
Trig . With Sparkes and R . Grey day. From Blands carpark in DentdaleDenise 30/09/2023
From Dentdale, initially on the Dales High Way then reasonable going over moorland. Grassy summit plateau with trig pillar at high point. Also visit the rise on the fence line to NE of similar height. The little Voles still present.RichardM30/09/2023
Had the summit to myself apart from numerous voles which seemed to be in every tussockRanger10113/09/2023
Ribblehead, up past air shafts to top and detour to summit. Down to plantation and along track to Dent Road. Back along Gearstones track to road.Flatfield08/04/2023
With Sarah on Fellsman Recce. Foggy.HardenC16/02/2023
From Ribblehead, past viaduct and along by railway. Direct ascent by air shaft tunnels.matty1971b02/01/2023
Parked at the N end of the track at SD7860 8363. Followed the track to the boundary fence line, then up an ATV track on the N side of the fence, and intermittent tracks to the summit.LizH14/12/2022
From Ribblehead via railway line and air shafts to boundary fence. Then along fence to the summit. lovely views of the Three Peaks and Pendle. Headed due east over tussocky and boggy ground to intercept Black Rake Road - more a path than a track - and back to the car.Hugh Taylor07/09/2022
Parked at Newby Head Gate to do Blea Moor, Wold Fell and Redshaw Moss With C. Took Black Rake road as far as first gate, then followed fence uphill. Still wet in quite a few places.good views from top of the ‘Three Peaks’.PeterD10/07/2022
Parked at N end of Black Rake Road, followed for a short distance then took the ATV track up onto the ridge which fades away above the 470m contour. Followed fence line around up to summit trig.PeteF03/07/2022
From Ribblehead, past viaduct and along by railway. Direct ascent by air shaft tunnels. Ct across to summit where slope eased then followed boundary fence NW to rejoin path into Dentdale. KeithByTheC11/06/2022
followed the path from Ribblehead car park 7mile round trip solo.colinfielding25/01/2022
2/2 Parked on the side road to Dent and walked up track to this summit, short detour to the West to the actual top. Then continued West along the road to pick up the Dales Way South, then up the Fence Line to Blea Moor. Returned by walking north and NW along fenceline and then using the path down over the top of the rail tunnel, and through woodland tracks back to car (marked private but ok to walk along).nickywood110/10/2021
Round of 3 Dodds from 790835. Along the Ribble Way then up beside the fence, until 150m from the top. My 100TH Dodd this year.NormanW05/09/2021
Barbed wire and 'Private No Trespassing' signs at entrance to Mossy Bottom woods (SD781840) so started at SD786836, difficult and limited parking, good PFP to gate then R, N, around fence perimeter of 'restricted open access area', (layout of fences on ground and on map do not correspond), awful pathless Grade 3+ veg (worse than irksome, not quite purgatory) - not recommended, find another way if you would like to enjoy it.Isbjorn23/07/2021
From SD78628360 via Black Rake Road and boundary fence. TP seems higher than fence post alternative. Return via tunnel air shaft path and Dent Head Farm (shooting going on in Mossy Bottom Forest and abundance of 'PRIVATE' signs).summitsup05/05/2021
Blea Moor, Great Knoutberry Hill, Wold Fellkeithouk02/04/2021
Parked up near Stoops Moss. Track south, then across broken boggy ground to summit - wide open space but seems further than it looks. Returned same routewychwood22/12/2020
Parked just of the B6255 on the minor road leading in to Dent dale for three tops Redshaw Moss, Wold fell and Blea moor Eleven and half miles in four and three quarters of an hour. For Blea moor I followed the Ribble way also named Black rake road to a gate and followed the fence uphill to a three way junction where you should see the white trig.WAYNE ROWLETT06/07/2020
Footpath from the north. Trig and other possible highpoint. Best to avoid the private Moss Bottom forest as I heard random gun shots!PGCE02/06/2020
Late afternoon bike up from the NE road layby netx to ROW. Pristine white pillar on summitvegibagger13/03/2020
Parked at Ribblehead and followed 3PW route until just before the tunnel. Then followed incline passing air shafts until fence reached, backtracked along this towards the trig at the summit. 11km with 360m ascent in 2h30m return. (S)silveracorn_alan08/03/2020
Cut across from Whernside on way back to RibblheadIanHHill29/11/2019
Out and back from Ribblehead via the air shaftsMountainTerrier28/04/2019
From the north using Bleamoor Tunnel path returning by Dales Way. The forest track at Mossy Bottom is private no access allowed.BLACKHILL12/01/2019
From the toad cop below Wold Fell. Down the road to South leading Bridleway. Used this to first gate then followed fence lines all way to near summit trig. 33 years since I had passed nearby of the FP above railway line. After a dry spell this way in was ok however returned by following good line to ventilation shaft and then forest track to road. 1 km stroll back to car. The forest route a lot easier than the moorland plod. With Jenx and Bryhernordicstar06/01/2019
Circular route from high point on road via tussocky bog to the top then easier back via forest and road.jenx06/01/2019
Up from road summit back down RoW, past Blea Moor Tunnel entrance. Denied permission to cycle down the Private track as in use by cretins out shooting in all directions. Trig and fence bagged.Eddie05/09/2018
Ribblehead - Blea Moor - Snaizeholme Fell - Dodd Fell Hill - Drumaldrace - Hardraw.Mark Jackson31/07/2018
Reached during the Fellsmandanielmudd198228/04/2018
Blea Moor from GR: SD 78145 83992ronaldo33310/03/2018
From SD 7813 8399; forestry track then open moorland.jonglew07/03/2018
Parked at entrance to forest track and followed this to where it met the ROW. Thereafter followed ROW and then along boundary fence almost to Trig Point.Fisky Boy18/09/2017
With Fisky Boy.Brenda Cloke18/09/2017
Solo. After Wernside when I had time to kill.. Tunnel spoil heaps added a new take on the usual scars of moorland industry.Aimless Rambler17/09/2017
Approach from Grt Knoutberry Hill. Views good although all of Yorks 3Peaks in cloud.ger12/06/2017
With K. Resident at bridge end cottage very aggressive. Recommend trespass along forestry track rather than trying to use right of way.Ashley11/06/2017
Parked in wide entrance to forest track at 781840 - Along track for 1km to padlocked barrier - From just before barrier a good path heads up past the air shaft to fence & stile - Over stile & then up ATV track alongside fence to summit trig point. (S)gerrybowes03/06/2017
Parked at 781840 at the edge of the forest. Followed the forest track to a gate and on the left there is a distinct path which goes beyond the the air shaft before you turn left to the summit. Solo taking 1 hour and a half.bolton24/05/2017
Along private road through forest between Newby Head and Dentdale viaduct then up by path to air shaft then on to ridge fence and trig point/summit. Excellent views, Ingleborough and its limestone base showing the fascination of the Craven area. Followed the fp all the way down to Dentdale viaduct- a nice route, just 10 min up road back to start. Enjoyaable on a sunny day in very dry conditions.pwheeler11/05/2017
A pleasant summit, but the route from the track at Newby Head is boggy with tussocks.JohnW29/09/2016
With Evan, Sail, Danu, Coel & Alfie.Dangerous Dave28/07/2016
From Ribblehead up path from Winterscales to Whernside trig then onto Blea Moor.mart079708/06/2016
Out and back from Ribbleheadrhalstead02/05/2016
Walked from Ribblehead then on to Whernside afterwardsphilhythe24/06/2015
Ingleton-Whernside-Blea Moor-Ingleborough-Ingleton.campagvelocet07/04/2015
From Ribblehead with Jody, made our own path up to crag of Blea Moor before descending to take the main footpath up Whernside. Perfect clear conditions for the walk, with fog in the valleys to the south which reached us by sunset - made for an interesting drive home!the_adam06/04/2015
Along private road through forest then up by path to air shaft then on to ridge fence and trig point in heavy winds but drying conditions.SS25/10/2014
A nice afternoon stroll, started from the northern side close to spot heigh 422. There is room to park a couple of cars.thenomad24/09/2014
From Ribblehead. Descended into Dentdale.alistairpooler22/02/2014
Solo. Cowgill Head Br (Dent Dale), Widdale Tarns, Great Knoutberry, Newby Head Gate, Blea Moor, Force Gill Ridge, Whernside, Knoutberry Hill, Whernside Tarns, Cow Gill, Black Hill Moss, cow Gill Head Br. Cold fine sunny day.Vin12/11/2013
Parked on the side of the B6255 (SD 76737 79413). There's plenty of parking. Then thrashed north from there through bogs and tussock grass to ruined hut at SD 770 809, picking up an ATV track running parallel to a new fence. On reaching summit area trekked west to the trig point. Descended more easily west to track above railway tunnel and thence down Little Dale to Ribblehead.Man of Kernow110/11/2013
First of round of three Deweys north of Ribblehead with Smudge.chriswatson30/08/2013
Trig column obscures the walking sticks of absent minded baggers!Smudge30/08/2013
Circular walk from Ribblehead.Superb viewpoint.With Peter.catman06/07/2013
Train from Ribblehead to Garsdale, then walked back via Great Knoutberry Hill, Wold Fell and Blea Moor. Hazy sunshine. Some snow patches.PaulH05/03/2013
Start Dent Head Viaduct. Done with Great knoutberry Hill, Wold Fell and Redshaw Moss. 20.5kmCraig6711/01/2013
On walk between Ribblehead and Dent stationsNormski27/09/2012
Off at 11.00 in full rain gear. Low cloud. Persistent rain. Trudge along stony path to follow a fence over wet moor with detours to avoid swamps. Eventually to the column 5228 at 11.50. Other points could be higher.arranc27/06/2012
Caught train from Dent to Ribblehead and walked back, just over 8 miles.mntainman16/05/2012
From Ribblehead, followed the classic 3 peaks path up to the tunnel, then followed the tunnel line to the summit. Fantastic vantage point to view the 3 Peaks of Yorkshire in 1 stunning vista.hillhiker06/05/2012
FellsmanDinoF28/04/2012
Galltywenallt03/03/2012
Ribblehead Blea Moor Tunnel tramway Blea Moor Crag head of Little Dale Rough Gill Whernside Bruntscar Gunnerfleet Farm RibbleheadAndy Hirst20/12/2011
With Andy and Alf from Ribbleheadmick01/12/2011
With Anna from Ribblehead. had to compete with hundreds of three Peaks walkers as far as Blea Moor tunnel.citygent04/06/2011
Parking by bridleway to NE off the road.destaylor15/05/2011
Walked from Ribblehead on a very misty day which was a shame really as the views would have been lovely if clear.Ramblingbadgers12/02/2011
With Jo, linear walk from Ribblehead Station: footpaths to Crag of Blea Moor, over walls and moor to Black Rake Road, continuing over Arten Gill Moss onto Great Knoutberry Hill, then descending to Dent Station. Weather; generally overcast with sunny intervals, warm, good visibility.amblerbob03/09/2010
1dads02/06/2010
During Fellsman Hikedrunkeneuphoria08/05/2010
Start~ Dent station, done on a traverse of Gt.Knoutbury Hill, Wold Fell and Blea Moor, ending at Ribblehead station. 9m. With D.R.steve hudson22/05/2009
From Dales Way on Dent Road then follow fence line to summit plateau staying on east of fence. Snow on ground and misty at times.Dugswell208/01/2009
New Year's ascent in very frosty conditions, from parking spot to NW at end of forest track. Track followed till it veered off, then direct line to hill. Trigpoint. Fine views towards Ingleborough.Aye Jimmy01/01/2009
Trig revisit: nice grassy summit; fine view. From NNE, forest tk, f/p to air shaft then straight upRHW10/02/2008
Completed along with the bigger and more popular Whernside, no paths to trig.DanTrig23/06/2007
Dent to Ribblehead via Great Knoutberry and this wonderful trig point. Best views of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from ANYWHERE.Mac.Hawk19/03/2006
One of my local hills when living in Dentdale and a good time killer between shifts - straight up through the plantation (nice and steep) to the tunnel airshafts and then across to the trig.DanHolme01/03/2006
climbed from Dent as part of the Fellsman Hikerobert14/05/2005
With wife - a walk from Ribblehead to Dent station. Baking hot, path over Blea Moor indistinct beyond tunnel mouth but easy to follow tunnel shafts!JOHNS04/08/2003
FellsmanJim B25/05/2001
Dewey bagging, walk 6/6; Blea Moor from 786836. Boggy heather, fine rocky summit RHW13/12/1997
During Fellsmandavefh13/05/1995
With Vic, Chris and Kevin as part of the Fellsman.mikejacobs08/05/1993
C/P on Fellsman Hike with Mark.Chris Pearson08/05/1993
With Vic, Kevin, Chris and Pete as part of the Fellsman.mikejacobs09/05/1992
With Chris and Pete as part of the Fellsman.mikejacobs11/05/1991
1 of 3: From Ribblehead.ChrisR01/07/1990
wet as I remembergigglejon20/04/1988
The previous day (5th June) I was best man at a friends wedding. We had to be there over an hour early to clear a path to the church through the snow! Today was the first hot day of the long hot summer of '76. Never to be forgotten!moorsman06/06/1976
Date unknown - probably c1997 Done it twice on the Fellsman.johnjennison06/06/1966
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