Mountains & hills · North West England
Drygill Head
In or near Threlkeld.
Drygill Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 622 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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 Station · 9.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Drygill Head is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 622 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: Skiddaw Group SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drygill Head is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This peak offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding area features a mix of natural beauty and varied terrain, suitable for exploration and trekking.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6982, -3.0594
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: n4858008112 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drygill Head?
- Drygill Head is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Drygill Head?
- Drygill Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 622 m.
- How do I get to Drygill Head?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 9.7 km away. The nearest town is Threlkeld. Its coordinates are 54.6982°, -3.0594°.
- Is Drygill Head a protected site?
- Yes — Drygill Head is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.