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Mountains & hills · North West England

Calfhow Pike

In or near Threlkeld.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Calfhow Pike — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 660 m.

Grassy slope rising to Calfhow Pike - geograph.org.uk - 2300613

Trevor Littlewood — 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
Threlkeld Quarry · 3.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Calfhow Pike is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 660 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Calfhow Pike is a mountain located in North-East England. It forms part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The region is known for its rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, making it a notable spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The mountain offers various trails suitable for different skill levels.

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

Coordinates
54.5810, -3.0371
District
Cumberland
Parish
St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
Postcode
CA12 4TS
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry — 3.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Calfhow Pike?
Calfhow Pike is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TS), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
What is Calfhow Pike?
Calfhow Pike — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 660 m.
How do I get to Calfhow Pike?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 3.1 km away. The nearest town is Threlkeld. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4TS.
Is Calfhow Pike a protected site?
Yes — Calfhow Pike is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Calfhow Pike?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TS.