Mountains & hills · North West England
Bowfell
In or near Elterwater.
Bowfell — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 8.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bowfell 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
Bowfell is a mountain located in North-West England, part of the Lake District National Park. It stands at 902 metres and is known for its distinctive pyramid shape. The mountain offers various walking trails, attracting hikers and climbers looking for scenic views and challenging ascents. Its prominent position makes it a notable feature in the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4167, -3.0144
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Skelwith
- Postcode
- LA22 9NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 8.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11748559 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Bowfell
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowfell?
- Bowfell is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9NW), in the parish of Skelwith.
- What is Bowfell?
- Bowfell — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Bowfell?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9NW.
- Is Bowfell a protected site?
- Yes — Bowfell is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bowfell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9NW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.