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Name:Birk Fell [Bleaberry Knott - Birk Fell]
Hill number:3680
Height:512m / 1680ft
Parent (Ma):2561  Place Fell
RHB Section:34C: Lake District - Eastern Fells
Nuttall/Wainwright area:Lake District - Far Eastern Fells
County/UA:Westmorland and Furness
Catchment:Eden (Carlisle)
Class:Birkett, Synge, Subdodd
(B,Sy,s5)
Grid ref:NY 40274 18259
Summit feature:cairn
Drop:29.4m
Col:483m  NY 4030 1800  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 90
(1:25k) OL5S
Observations:drop measured as 29.4m
Survey:Leica NA730
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 258 users)ByDate of Ascent
Paul Wilkinson18/01/2024
Hootsjimmie29/07/2023
Tonyshiv15/05/2023
Sean and Andyjordanwalmsley198707/05/2023
Jordan and Seanandyblunt07/05/2023
4 of 9 after a night parked at patterdale hotel car park. Down from the knightThe-Z-Man07/05/2023
ALHEJ Wilkins19/02/2023
Nirobi9919/09/2022
avickers10/09/2022
JohnG88819/05/2022
RobB15/03/2022
nigelcmason201/03/2022
From parking used for Hallin fell, a Seven and half mile walk taking in the Birkett summits of Low Birk fell, Birk fell, The Knight, High Dodd and Sleet fell with just shy of 3000ft of accent in four hours.WAYNE ROWLETT22/01/2022
Bob & Duke; Sandwick Rnd =x7 tops.DukeNukem26/12/2021
adriancowl23/11/2021
Parked at Patterdale for a circuit of Boredale Beck over 14 summits. 11/14. Great viewpoint.PGCE17/11/2021
As for route to sleet Fell.smocks and denims14/10/2021
tomd420/09/2021
The Scalehow round from Sandwick, starting with a thrash through the giant bracken to Sleet Fell then on the far better paths to High Dodd, Place Fell, Round How, The Knight, Birk Fell and Low Birk Fell. About 3.5 hours in total.summitter14/08/2021
Craggy12/04/2021
Scott Morley 8610/04/2021
Nell20/03/2021
RSimpson20/03/2021
From Martindale for a round of Sleet Fell, The Knight, Birk Fell and Low Birk Fell.rhalstead18/12/2020
Ever Onward26/11/2020
We headed over from low birk fell on a round from Martindale church. With RichieZoe Little20/11/2020
conanharrod08/11/2020
iainwalton03/11/2020
jamiehighton10/10/2020
timus20/08/2020
LANGDALE09/07/2020
See Sleet fell entryNeil Midgley08/07/2020
Jrobholland07/07/2020
Nick Canute18/03/2020
ALHEJ Wilkins01/03/2020
From The Knight. On to Low Birk Fell.Wycombe Wanderer27/11/2019
nicolajane10/11/2019
After Low Birk Fell.Wheelsy29/10/2019
steve1856627/10/2019
Dave Sargent26/08/2019
wcroasdell03/08/2019
FOLLOWED BIRKETT'S ROUTE FROM SANDWICK OVER LOW BIRK FELL, BLEABERRY KNOTT, THE KNIGHT, HIGH DODD AND SLEET FELL. LOST PATH IN HEAD-HIGH BRACKEN ON INITIAL ASCENT AND TOOK 40 MINS. TO COVER 1K UP LOW BIRK FELL. GOOD WALK AFTER THAT WITH VIEWS OVER GLENRIDDING BUT CLOUD COVERING HIGHER FELLS.BURGESS17/07/2019
jef09/07/2019
Craig6723/06/2019
Jhimmy25/03/2019
With Sue from Patterdale. Birk Fell Long Crag, High Dodd and Sleet Fell, return via lake path to start. Another very wet and windy day.Frank15/03/2019
ALHEJ Wilkins02/02/2019
Fell3wilki02/02/2019
Em's 2nd round28/10/2018
Si's 2nd round28/10/2018
Michael Hood16/09/2018
From the Knight with Eileenjohnjennison07/08/2018
boxblade26/05/2018
Sandwick - Low Birk Fell - BLEABERRY KNOTT - The Knight - High Dodd - Sleet Fell. Nice solo morning walk, great views over Ullswater to Helvellyn rangecitygent09/05/2018
Chris K30/04/2018
Richard Gunn09/04/2018
R Trev Rob Richard Tait15/03/2018
Cow Bridge-Hartsop-Boredale Hause-Round How-Place Fell-High Dodd-The Knight-Birk Fell(Bleaberry Knott)-Low Birk Fell then down to path along the side of Ullswater & back towards Patterdale. Continued on path towards Hartsop then over footbrige onto to track to A592 & back to Cow Bridge. On own.MorecambeMonkey11/03/2018
Archie24/02/2018
KathW24/02/2018
CraigDring18/02/2018
Papwilkinson29/01/2018
with Phil WLittledave29/01/2018
needanewdog01/11/2017
Short round of 5 hills. Same route as gerrybowes. Pathetic looking cairn, rebuilt to give it a bit more form.jonglew29/09/2017
DARRENG22/06/2017
Slash306/06/2017
Sham Sharrock31/05/2017
hughbagger28/05/2017
phenderson4220/05/2017
miroco05/05/2017
Parked on wide, firm grass verge at end of surfaced road in Sandwick at 423196 (Space for 6-7 cars) – After ascent of Low Birk Fell, along intermittent path to the summit cairn. Continued to The Knight, High Dodd & Sheet Fell. (PM)gerrybowes15/03/2017
From Low Birk Fell to this summit with a great viewpoint. Onto The Knight next. With GB.bolton15/03/2017
A W Bryan21/01/2017
davefh02/11/2016
ARM09/10/2016
Place Fell Birketts from PatterdaleAjm031004/10/2016
On the place fell windy walkTobo196929/09/2016
ngthack01/09/2016
IWC26/08/2016
PaulineC26/08/2016
With Magiredale07/08/2016
Bill Honeywell10/07/2016
With Rachel, from Patterdale, a round of the sub summits on Place Fellbardolph16/06/2016
Mountain Girl20/05/2016
PoolieDave15/05/2016
Janete15/05/2016
nigelcmason14/05/2016
Nick Down103/05/2016
Wilkins Synges30/04/2016
ALHEJ Wilkins30/04/2016
rotarywork22/04/2016
2nd hill following Birkett route just started to rain a bit spoiling the views for a short while solo walkcolinfielding07/04/2016
kev6525/03/2016
pwithnall13/02/2016
After all the rain and floods sunshine!!jocks127/12/2015
Parked Sandwick. A round of the Birketts and Wainwright on Place Fell. Set off late, after 1230, overcast and drizzly but cloud above summits, just. Got back to car as it got dark, nearly blown off Place Fell summit. Nice round.Mark T23/11/2015
Jim.Fothergill21/11/2015
mcbiydw225/10/2015
Round of Place Fell, Beda Fell and Angle Tarn Pikes including Synges and Birketts from Patterdale 508 bus stop - 4,000'.Eddie17/10/2015
Parked in Sandwick.Jacqdaw09/09/2015
Hillsidenick09/09/2015
PeteN01/09/2015
With Damian, Eire, Evan, Sail, Danu, Coel & Alfie.Dangerous Dave29/08/2015
CJ BW MJ KJ SW JWchrisj196528/08/2015
Circuit from Sandwick on very pleasant summer's day-Low Birk Fell-Birk Fell(Bleaberry Knott)-Place Fell-Round How-High Dodd-Sleet Fell.With Catman.oscarrosie15/07/2015
Matt07/06/2015
Birkett's MAR2.clivevilla09/05/2015
FR & ASVin18/03/2015
RachelBirleson16/02/2015
AdyGray16/02/2015
nickywood101/10/2014
With Mike Parsons and Sue on a lovely day.Phreerunner29/09/2014
With G. From Sandwick > Low Birk Fell > Birk Fell > The Knight > Place Fell > Round How > Beda Head > Winter Crag > Sandwick.RT197015/09/2014
Contoured round from High Dodd but got held up by short sharp thunderstorm partway. Managed to find a good spot to sit it out. Then just deep wet bracken to contend with! Fine summit and viewpoint.Aye Jimmy08/08/2014
Travelling north from The Knight it is possible to follow paths that follow a direct line most of the way. If you head straight down from The Knight into the north directional valley you pick up a track that becomes a better path lower that you get. It crosses the stream easily and eventually makes it way up this beastie.moorsman20/06/2014
Easy parking by the church at Martindale 3855, 3574, 3831, 3680, 3857 a fine round.destaylor26/04/2014
Birkett route MAR1CaralynR20/04/2014
Rob Pen y Garn13/03/2014
Lynfa Penygarn13/03/2014
thenomad11/03/2014
ALHEJ Wilkins22/02/2014
Havenchris13/11/2013
SteveG02/11/2013
start Howtown, beautiful sunshineadrianpatten17/10/2013
fedupofuserids10/09/2013
peterh31/08/2013
peter ault31/08/2013
David Berry25/08/2013
m0untain_n0mad19/08/2013
R Richard Tait03/08/2013
Place Fell Round MAR 1 from Sandwick.Sid11/06/2013
Blen Cathra11/06/2013
brianb09/06/2013
keithouk03/03/2013
(Walkers With) My own (Parking Point) Patterdale - Boredale Hause - Place Fell - BIRK FELL - The Knight - Lakeside Path - Side Farm - Patterdaleredbob01/03/2013
Great view - lovely day.jaggedlakes27/02/2013
Sooz30/12/2012
DuncanH30/11/2012
Low Birk Fell, Birk Fell, The Knight, Place Fell, High Dodd, Sleet Fellronaldo33324/11/2012
Climbed from the lake path via lower Birk Fell on the way back to Place Fellrobert23/10/2012
Birketts 2nd roundDave Geere29/09/2012
wadgel21/09/2012
michaelphillips20/08/2012
bogdodger03/08/2012
salen15/07/2012
dgresty22/05/2012
From Sandwick via Low Birk FellAnduril02/05/2012
Ullswalker28/04/2012
Guy Heelis01/04/2012
DC11main31/03/2012
Marra121/01/2012
pwatson198012/01/2012
Alan15/10/2011
Birkett's MAR1 route without Place Fell: Sandwick - Low Birk Fell - Birk Fell - The Knight - High Dodd - Sleet Fellbenarbia_808/10/2011
Laurel07/10/2011
Rowan07/10/2011
mickdavidson28/09/2011
W Jenx, Aid, Rosie and Tim - from Sandwich, over all interesting points on place fell, esp the brill Knights peak....nordicstar13/08/2011
jenx13/08/2011
Smog09/08/2011
donald27/07/2011
jendilworth19/07/2011
Bry C09/07/2011
Liz B09/07/2011
Hot day. Followed County Boundary back down - dont!Smeggers02/07/2011
Sandwick Sleet Fell High Dodd Place Fell The Knight Birk Fell Low Birk Fell SandwickAndy Hirst15/06/2011
Martin R11/06/2011
Debs and GoskaMountain Goat02/04/2011
jimbloomer18/03/2011
JohnStoneham24/02/2011
peterstanding23/01/2011
mae17/01/2011
tomandivy15/11/2010
AndyS10/09/2010
maknipe09/09/2010
Neil Haslewood12/08/2010
N Haslewood ALL12/08/2010
North from Place Fell. Sat at top for a while in the sun and looked for the next Birkett to aim for.Father Ted22/05/2010
denisB5223/04/2010
Derek_Snaith14/04/2010
Liz_N14/04/2010
Hengis Pod21/03/2010
Birketts CLF walk E/MAR1 Parked in the hamlet of Sandwick > Low Birk Fell > BIRK FELL grass and heather summit topped with a small cairn > The Knight > Place Fell > High Dodd > Sleet Fell > SandwickTony Hartry II16/03/2010
Jill Robertson17/02/2010
geoffreycurnock14/02/2010
fitzsy6630/01/2010
A boggy but enjoyable walk.flockwatcher04/10/2009
stevent080915/09/2009
Edwin Gradwell28/06/2009
first timedads22/06/2009
Alan Caine22/06/2009
With Jo, linear walk from Howtown: Hallin Bank, Sandwick, alongside Scalehow Beck onto Low Birk Fell, Smeathwaite, Bleaberry Knott, Place Fell, descending to Boredale Hause, then Patterdale. Weather; cloudy, hail showers, moderate or poor visibility.amblerbob05/06/2009
Didi Gee08/05/2009
parlick14/04/2009
Anton14/03/2009
BellyBoy11/03/2009
Crib Goch21/02/2009
small cairnmick21/11/2008
MikeM06/09/2008
David Purchase04/09/2008
On way to Place fell.(Low Birk Fell-Birk Fell-The Knight-Place Fell-High Dodd-Sleet Fell)mart079721/08/2008
peebs04/08/2008
Mercian01/08/2008
Andy West31/07/2008
MM25/07/2008
KM25/07/2008
Mark Hodgson08/05/2008
With Joan and Jenny.PeteF27/03/2008
in driving rain - worst day of weather for agesgigglejon13/03/2008
Rambling Ray06/02/2008
johnbarnard2528/01/2008
Galltywenallt27/01/2008
Emma and Simon01/01/2008
ToffeeBlue11/11/2007
fine compact grassy summit, rough spiriti level survey. from Patterdale via old quarry & track RHW06/10/2007
carole engel08/10/2006
andybelfield15/08/2006
Patterdale CP > Side Farm > Steel Edge > Place Fell > High Dodd > Sleet Fell > Sandwick > Low Birk Fell > BLEABERRY KNOTT a few stones on a grassy summit > The Knight > Steel Edge > Place Fell > Side Farm > Patterdale CPTony Hartry11/06/2006
walk-place fellbabsjess26/04/2006
Johnny P26/04/2006
With Barnie.Dangerous Dave11/02/2006
Patterdale -> Boredale Hause -> Rooking Gill -> Place Fell -> The Knight -> Bleaberry Knott -> Patterdalebriandiggle14/08/2005
Jim B07/06/2005
Circular walk from Sandwick on warm and sunny,but hazy,summer's day.With Bridget.catman20/03/2005
With Catman.rosiebridge20/03/2005
Tony Rogers20/03/2005
Tony Wilson06/06/2004
Hammy26/05/2004
BremnerB28/09/2003
Thorny01/01/2003
GaryJones01/01/2003
Lionel Bidwell27/03/2002
Susan Bidwell27/03/2002
From Martindale Church.Marshsand09/02/2001
Tom Gradwell09/01/2000
David Gradwell09/01/2000
George Gradwell09/01/2000
andrew.allum01/01/2000
Chris Terrey 11/11/1999
IainT16/01/1999
From Howtown for Birketts around Place Fell with Lesley.Chris Pearson28/06/1997
zoob30/12/1995
2ndAlaric02/04/1995
Alaric08/03/1992
Crossed on a walk over Place Fell.Walker Dan29/11/1986
AlanD27/09/1980
amblemark01/01/1970
iain1500001/01/1970
Done with Richard T taking in Low Birk Fell, Birk Fell, The Knight, Place Fell, High Dodd and Sleet Fell. Day started with rain and poor visibility that improved with clouds / mist lifting and sunshine.faluntyblank
Done with Richard T taking in Low Birk Fell, Birk Fell, The Knight, Place Fell, High Dodd and Sleet Fell. Day started with rain and poor visibility that improved with clouds / mist lifting and sunshine.nitranrenrutblank
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