Great Coum Explained

Great Coum
Elevation M:687
Prominence M:221
Parent Peak:Whernside
Listing:Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Simm, Buxton & Lewis, Bridge, Clem
Location:South Lakeland, Cumbria, England
Grid Ref Uk:SD700835
Topo:OS Outdoor Leisure 2
Map:United Kingdom Yorkshire Dales
Coordinates:54.2467°N -2.4607°W

Great Coum is a hill in the Yorkshire Dales,[1] [2] but is located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria. The highest point is in Dent parish, but the boundary with Casterton parish crosses the summit. Its neighbours include Crag Hill, Green Hill and Gragareth.

It can be ascended from Dent to the north or by a shorter route, of about with of climbing, from the minor road to White Shaw Moss (SD723821).

Great Coum is classified as a Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Simm, Buxton & Lewis, Bridge and Clem.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Great Coum . www.hill-bagging.co.uk . 11 February 2021.
  2. Book: Marsh . Terry . Great Mountain Days in the Pennines: 50 classic hillwalking routes . Cicerone Press Limited . 978-1-84965-891-1 . https://books.google.com/books?id=CiLen-r2t5QC&q=%22great+coum%22&pg=PT170 . 11 February 2021 . en . Gragareth and Great Coum. 22 March 2013 .