Routes up
Simon Fell routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from IngletonModerate
The standard hiking route up Simon Fell starts from Ingleton, it follows a well-trodden path that offers scenic views of the surrounding countryside, suitable for most hikers with a moderate level of fitness
Simon Fell CircularHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Chapel-le-DaleModerate
The Simon Fell Circular route starts at Chapel-le-Dale and takes you on a loop around the mountain, offering varied terrain and beautiful landscapes, it is a longer but rewarding hike
Simon Fell ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Horton-in-RibblesdaleGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble route begins at Horton-in-Ribblesdale and involves some easy scrambling sections, it is ideal for those looking to add a bit of adventure to their hike
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Simon Fell today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Simon Fell each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 649m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Simon Fell each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:02, sunset 16:43
9h 41m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:55 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:48.
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About Simon Fell
Simon Fell is 649 m (2,129 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the 30th highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Simon Fell North Top (0.5 km), Park Fell (2.0 km) and Ingleborough (1.5 km).
How high is Simon Fell?
Simon Fell is 649 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Simon Fell?
Simon Fell is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for Simon Fell?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Simon Fell, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Simon Fell today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Simon Fell?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
