Mountains & hills · North West England
Birkett Common
Birkett Common — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Richard Webb — 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
- Kirkby Stephen · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Birkett Common is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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
Birkett Common is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is popular with walkers and climbers, offering various trails and ascents suited to different skill levels. Visitors can expect a natural landscape characterised by rocky outcrops and diverse flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4278, -2.3484
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Mallerstang
- Postcode
- CA17 4EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-8556184 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Fletcher House
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Places to eat & drink
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The White Hare Cafe
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The Cross Keys Temperance Inn
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Gun Dog Coffee Shop
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birkett Common?
- Birkett Common is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4EQ), in the parish of Mallerstang.
- What is Birkett Common?
- Birkett Common — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Birkett Common?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4EQ.
- Is Birkett Common a protected site?
- Yes — Birkett Common is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Birkett Common?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4EQ.