Mountains & hills · North West England
Common Fell
In or near Patterdale.
Common Fell — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 552 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 · 6.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Common Fell is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 552 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Common Fell is a mountain located in North-East England. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and panoramic views, making it a notable feature in the local topography. Expect a variety of 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
- 54.5756, -2.9571
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: n443640205 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Common Fell?
- Common Fell is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LG), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Common Fell?
- Common Fell — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 552 m.
- How do I get to Common Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.7 km away. The nearest town is Patterdale. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LG.
- Is Common Fell a protected site?
- Yes — Common Fell is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Common Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LG.