Mountains & hills · North West England
Bennethead Banks
In or near Penruddock.
Bennethead Banks — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 294.8 m.
David Purchase — 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
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bennethead Banks is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 294.8 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bennethead Banks is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged landscape typical of the region, offering various opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a natural setting with scenic views and a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is suitable for walking and exploring the local terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6113, -2.8632
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: n5103206757 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bennethead Banks?
- Bennethead Banks is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LT), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Bennethead Banks?
- Bennethead Banks — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 294.8 m.
- How do I get to Bennethead Banks?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 8.8 km away. The nearest town is Penruddock. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LT.
- Is Bennethead Banks a protected site?
- Yes — Bennethead Banks is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bennethead Banks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LT. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.