Mountains & hills · North West England
Bennethead Banks
In or near Penruddock.
Bennethead 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bennethead 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bennethead Banks is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a notable feature of the landscape. Visitors can expect opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploration of the surrounding scenery. The mountain is part of a region known for its diverse wildlife and rich natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6112, -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
- manual: geonames-12615592 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bennethead Banks?
- Bennethead Banks is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LT), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Bennethead Banks?
- Bennethead Banks — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Bennethead Banks?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 8.8 km away. 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.