Natural landmarks · North West England
Bowder Stone
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Bowder Stone — a place in North West England, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bowder Stone is a place located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bowder Stone is a prominent geological feature located in North-East England. This large erratic boulder is notable for its size and distinctive shape, formed during the last Ice Age. It is a popular landmark within the Borrowdale Valley, attracting visitors interested in natural history and geology.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5374, -3.1545
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/496906052 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowder Stone?
- Bowder Stone is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XA), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- What is Bowder Stone?
- Bowder Stone — a place in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bowder Stone?
- The nearest town is Grange in Borrowdale. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XA.
- Is Bowder Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Bowder Stone is part of the Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bowder Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Bowder Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bowder Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5XA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.