Mountains & hills · North West England
Castlehead
In or near Braithwaite.
Castlehead — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 162 m.
Samantha Waddington — 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 · 5.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castlehead is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 162 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castlehead Wood SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castlehead is a mountain located in North-East England. It is known for its distinctive geological features and offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and scenic views, making it suitable for hiking and exploration. The area provides opportunities for experiencing the natural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5940, -3.1317
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Keswick
- Postcode
- CA12 5UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: n883702081 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehead?
- Castlehead is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UP), in the parish of Keswick.
- What is Castlehead?
- Castlehead — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 162 m.
- How do I get to Castlehead?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5UP.
- Is Castlehead a protected site?
- Yes — Castlehead is part of the Castlehead Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castlehead?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UP.