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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Burthwaite Heights

In or near Embleton.

Burthwaite Heights β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 318 m.

Slopes rising to Ling Fell from south-east - geograph.org.uk - 3300029

Trevor Littlewood β€” 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Burthwaite Heights is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 318 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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Burthwaite Heights is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and varied terrain. Visitors can expect opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural scenery. The area is suitable for outdoor activities, offering a chance to experience the local flora and fauna.

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

Coordinates
54.6434, -3.2588
District
Cumberland
Parish
Wythop
Postcode
CA13 9YR
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Ling FellπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Ling Fell

Ling Fell β€” Named summit at 374 m.

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Ling FellπŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· North West England

Ling Fell

Ling Fell β€” mountain in United Kingdom.

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Cairns on Broom Fell - geograph.org.uk - 2074187πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Broom Fell (Wainwright)

Broom Fell (Wainwright) β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 509.3 m.

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Broom FellπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Broom Fell

Broom Fell β€” Named summit at 510.2 m.

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In Chapel Wood - geograph.org.uk - 3373551πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Rivings

Rivings β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 335 m.

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Sale FellπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Sale Fell

Sale Fell β€” Named summit at 359 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Burthwaite Heights

Places to stay

Bassenthwaite Lake - geograph.org.uk - 5934440πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges

Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

β†— blll.co.uk
The graveyard of St Cuthbert's church, Lorton - geograph.org.uk - 3003480πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park

Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ wheatsheafinnlorton.co.uk
Ouse Bridge, with Herdwick Croft beyond - geograph.org.uk - 3382101πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Herdwick Croft Caravan Park

Herdwick Croft Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

β†— herdwick-croft.co.uk
Tapir at the Lake District Wildlife Park - geograph.org.uk - 4532606πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Coal Beck Caravan Park

Coal Beck Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ coalbeck.co.uk
Lorton Low Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2220017πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the A591, Chapel Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6048969πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Trafford Caravan Park

Trafford Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

β†— caravansitefinder.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Woodland path in the grounds of the Pheasant Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7334714πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Stained glass in the Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 2294797πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

YHA Cafe

YHA Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

β†— yha.org.uk
Bridges in Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 6184993πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Grange Bridge Cottage

Grange Bridge Cottage β€” a cafΓ© in england north east.

β†— grangebridgecottage.com
Oddfellows ArmsπŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Oddfellows Arms

Oddfellows Arms β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•β†— oddfellows-caldbeck.co.uk
Elizabeth II postbox, Wigton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 5125269πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Kings Arms Walter Willsons

Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Lowther Street, Whitehaven - geograph.org.uk - 6239742πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Fox and Grapes

Fox and Grapes in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Great Horsetails near Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 2866674πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Appleton Park

Appleton Park β€” a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

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London Road follows the course of a Roman road - geograph.org.uk - 4424223πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

High Warren

High Warren β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 105 m.

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Footpath in Alderley Edge Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 5083408πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 194 m.

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Allen CragsπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burthwaite Heights?
Burthwaite Heights is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9YR), in the parish of Wythop.
What is Burthwaite Heights?
Burthwaite Heights β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 318 m.
How do I get to Burthwaite Heights?
Drivers can use postcode CA13 9YR.
Is Burthwaite Heights a protected site?
Yes β€” Burthwaite Heights is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Burthwaite Heights?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9YR. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.