Mountains & hills · North West England
Goat Scar
In or near Kentmere.
Goat Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 626 m.
Peter S — 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 · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Goat Scar is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 626 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
Goat Scar is a mountain located in North-West England. It is recognised for its rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to walkers and climbers. The area offers various routes for outdoor activities, catering to both experienced adventurers and casual hikers. The natural landscape surrounding Goat Scar provides an opportunity to appreciate the region's geographical features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4548, -2.8141
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kentmere
- Postcode
- LA8 9JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: n12872864992 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goat Scar?
- Goat Scar is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9JW), in the parish of Kentmere.
- What is Goat Scar?
- Goat Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 626 m.
- How do I get to Goat Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9JW.
- Is Goat Scar a protected site?
- Yes — Goat Scar is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Goat Scar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9JW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.