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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Bannerdale Crags

In or near Threlkeld.

Bannerdale Crags β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 682 m.

Bannerdale Crags, east ridge - geograph.org.uk - 3991163

Gordon Hatton β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry Station Β· 4.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bannerdale Crags is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 682 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bannerdale Crags is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its rugged terrain and scenic vistas, it offers various walking routes for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its distinctive crags and is popular among hikers seeking both challenge and natural beauty.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6524, -3.0305
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry Station β€” 4.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bannerdale Crags?
Bannerdale Crags is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Bannerdale Crags?
Bannerdale Crags β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 682 m.
How do I get to Bannerdale Crags?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 4.7 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6524Β°, -3.0305Β°.
Is Bannerdale Crags a protected site?
Yes β€” Bannerdale Crags is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Bannerdale Crags?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 4.7 km away.