Mountains & hills · North West England
Birk Crag
In or near Howtown.
Birk Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 319 m.
Peter McDermott — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Birk Crag is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 319 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
Birk Crag is a mountain located in North-East England. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic views, attracting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing access to the natural landscape and wildlife. Visitors can expect a remote setting ideal for exploration and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5880, -2.8841
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n4997369057 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birk Crag?
- Birk Crag is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0JR), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Birk Crag?
- Birk Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 319 m.
- How do I get to Birk Crag?
- Drivers can use postcode CA11 0JR.
- Is Birk Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Birk Crag is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Birk Crag?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0JR. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.