Mountains & hills · North West England
Castle Rock
In or near Threlkeld.
Castle Rock — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 339 m.
Peter McDermott — 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 · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Rock is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 339 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
Castle Rock is a prominent mountain located in North-East England. It is known for its distinctive geological features and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, attracting both casual walkers and experienced climbers. The mountain offers a range of trails suited to various skill levels, making it accessible for visitors looking to explore the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5677, -3.0506
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: n7793471688 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Rock?
- Castle Rock is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TQ), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is Castle Rock?
- Castle Rock — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 339 m.
- How do I get to Castle Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4TQ.
- Is Castle Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Rock is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TQ.