Dale

Type

Valley

Area of origin

N England, Scotland

Area of use

UK

Related terms

Fell, Dell

Valley. Usually an open valley. This term is widespread but is most usually associated with the Scottish lowlands and the moors of northern England, where the corresponding term for hill is fell.

Etymology

From Old English dæl; cognate with dell

Example locations

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park
    Yorkshire

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Entry contributors:

Shaun Waycott