Mountains & hills · North West England
Dent (Wainwright summit)
In or near St Bees.
Dent (Wainwright summit) — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 346 m.
David Purchase — 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
- St Bees · 6.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Dent (Wainwright summit) is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 346 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dent is a mountain located in North-East England. It is known for being one of the summits featured in Alfred Wainwright's renowned guidebooks on the Lake District. The area offers a range of walking trails for various skill levels, providing opportunities for both seasoned hikers and casual walkers to explore the scenic landscape. Visitors can expect panoramic views from the summit, typical of the region's rugged terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5036, -3.4880
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cleator Moor
- Postcode
- CA23 3EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- St Bees — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: n12590054214 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dent (Wainwright summit)?
- Dent (Wainwright summit) is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA23 3EU), in the parish of Cleator Moor.
- What is Dent (Wainwright summit)?
- Dent (Wainwright summit) — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 346 m.
- How do I get to Dent (Wainwright summit)?
- The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA23 3EU.
- Is Dent (Wainwright summit) a protected site?
- Yes — Dent (Wainwright summit) is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dent (Wainwright summit)?
- The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA23 3EU.