Dale Head

Dale Head is a fell in the Lake District of northern England. It stands north of Honister Pass, a road between Borrowdale and Buttermere. The fell reaches 753 metres above sea level. It is the highest point in the southern sector of the North-Western Fells. Two ridges extend from its summit, one to the north-east and one to the north-west. Dale Head is notable for its two tarns, small mountain lakes. Dalehead Tarn lies near the source of Newlands Beck and is a popular stopping place for walkers. Launchy Tarn is smaller and sits near the top of High Scawdel. The fell also has a mining history, with old copper mines such as Dale Head Mine and Long Work visible on its slopes. Honister Quarries, worked for Green Slate, are found on the southern flank near the pass. The summit of Dale Head is marked by a cairn. From there, walkers can see the Newlands Valley to the north, backed by Skiddaw. The view includes many of the major Lakeland ranges. Popular routes to the summit start from Honister Pass, Little Town in the Newlands Valley, or Borrowdale. The ascent from Honister Pass follows a fence for about two kilometres and takes around forty-five to fifty minutes.