Mountains & hills · North West England
Castle Crag
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Castle Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 404 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
- Threlkeld Quarry · 6.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Crag is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 404 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: Armboth Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Crag is a mountain located in North-East England. It is notable for its scenic views and rugged terrain. The area is popular among walkers and climbers, offering various routes for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5602, -3.0843
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 6 km
Sources
- osm: n8035009339 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Crag?
- Castle Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TG), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is Castle Crag?
- Castle Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 404 m.
- How do I get to Castle Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.0 km away. The nearest town is Grange in Borrowdale. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4TG.
- Is Castle Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Crag is part of the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TG.