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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North West England

Bowder Stone

In or near Grange in Borrowdale.

Free admission

Bowder Stone — a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Looking down from the Bowderstone - geograph.org.uk - 6535468

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 other located in england-north-east, 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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lodore - Troutdale Woods 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.

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

Coordinates
54.5374, -3.1545
District
Cumberland
Parish
Borrowdale
Postcode
CA12 5XA
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowder Stone?
Bowder Stone is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XA), in the parish of Borrowdale.
What is Bowder Stone?
Bowder Stone — a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bowder Stone?
Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XA.
Is Bowder Stone a protected site?
Yes — Bowder Stone is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lodore - Troutdale Woods 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.