Mountains & hills · North West England
Castle Crag
In or near Kentmere.
Castle Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 490 m.
Michael Graham — 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
- Windermere · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Crag is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 490 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 Kent 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
Castle Crag is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park and is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The mountain is popular with walkers and climbers, offering various trails suitable for different skill levels. Its distinctive shape and proximity to the surrounding landscape make it a prominent feature in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4383, -2.8564
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kentmere
- Postcode
- LA8 9JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: n5103049933 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Crag?
- Castle Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9JL), in the parish of Kentmere.
- What is Castle Crag?
- Castle Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 490 m.
- How do I get to Castle Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9JL.
- Is Castle Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Crag is part of the River Kent 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 Castle Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9JL.