Viewpoints · North West England
Bad Step
In or near Elterwater.
Bad Step is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bad Step is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.4327°, -3.1591°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ray and Crinkle Crags SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bad Step is a viewpoint located in North-West England, specifically within the Ray and Crinkle Crags Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This designation highlights its ecological significance, making it a notable location for observing the surrounding landscape and natural features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4327, -3.1591
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: n38450536 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bad Step?
- Bad Step is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Bad Step?
- Bad Step is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bad Step?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 8.6 km away. The nearest town is Elterwater. Its coordinates are 54.4327°, -3.1591°.
- Is Bad Step a protected site?
- Yes — Bad Step is part of the Ray and Crinkle Crags SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bad Step free to visit?
- Yes, Bad Step is free to enter.