Mountains & hills · North West England
Banks
In or near Skelton.
Banks — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Banks is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Banks is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This region is characterised by rolling hills and expansive landscapes. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, amidst the natural beauty of the area. The mountain offers a scenic backdrop for those exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7407, -3.0097
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Caldbeck
- Postcode
- CA7 8JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613501 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banks?
- Banks is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 8JN), in the parish of Caldbeck.
- What is Banks?
- Banks — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Banks?
- Drivers can use postcode CA7 8JN.
- Is Banks a protected site?
- Yes — Banks is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Banks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 8JN. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.