It lies on the River Burn near the foot of Colsterdale.

It takes its name from the moorland ridge known as Gollinglith 2 miles (3 km) west of the hamlet, between the valleys of the River Burn and Spruce Gill Beck.

Gollinglith Foot was once a thriving mining community.

Iron, lead and coal have all been mined from the area.

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