Mountain passes · North West England
Dunmail Raise
In or near Grasmere.
Dunmail Raise — a mountain pass in england north west.
R Greenhalgh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British mountain pass — a route through high ground used historically for drove roads, military columns and now mostly walkers and motorists.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent 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
Dunmail Raise is a mountain pass located in North-West England, situated between the towns of Grasmere and Keswick in the Lake District. It is known for its scenic views and serves as a key route for walkers and cyclists exploring the surrounding fells. The pass offers access to various walking trails and outdoor activities, making it a notable point for those venturing into the region’s natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4822, -3.0307
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650705 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunmail Raise?
- Dunmail Raise is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9RS), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Dunmail Raise?
- Dunmail Raise — a mountain pass in england north west.
- How do I get to Dunmail Raise?
- Drivers can use postcode LA22 9RS.
- Is Dunmail Raise a protected site?
- Yes — Dunmail Raise is part of the River Derwent 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 Dunmail Raise?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9RS. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.