Mountains & hills · North West England
Cowan Head
In or near Staveley.
Cowan Head — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Ian Taylor — 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
- Staveley · 2.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cowan Head is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Cowan Head is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, attracting walkers and climbers. The area offers various trails suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape features typical North-Western topography, including hills and valleys.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3688, -2.7907
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Strickland Ketel
- Postcode
- LA8 9HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615634 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowan Head?
- Cowan Head is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9HH), in the parish of Strickland Ketel.
- What is Cowan Head?
- Cowan Head — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Cowan Head?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9HH.
- Is Cowan Head a protected site?
- Yes — Cowan Head 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 Cowan Head?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9HH.