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Mountains & hills · North West England

Birk Fell

In or near Patterdale.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Birk Fell — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 512 m.

Ullswater from Bleaberry Knott - geograph.org.uk - 2019496

Karl and Ali — 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 · 9.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Birk Fell is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 512 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: Birk Fell SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Birk Fell is a mountain located in North-East England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Coordinates
54.5560, -2.9250
Parish
Patterdale
Postcode
CA11 0NG
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry — 9.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birk Fell?
Birk Fell is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0NG), in the parish of Patterdale.
What is Birk Fell?
Birk Fell — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 512 m.
How do I get to Birk Fell?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.6 km away. The nearest town is Patterdale. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0NG.
Is Birk Fell a protected site?
Yes — Birk Fell is part of the Birk Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Birk Fell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0NG. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.