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Mountains & hills · North West England

Gowbarrow Park

In or near Howtown.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Gowbarrow Park — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 464 m.

Gowbarrow Fell - geograph.org.uk - 2452758

Michael Graham — 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 · 8.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gowbarrow Park is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 464 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: Gowbarrow Park SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gowbarrow Park is a mountain located in North-East England. This area offers scenic views and a variety of walking trails for visitors. It is a popular spot for outdoor activities, including hiking and nature observation. The park's landscape features diverse flora and fauna, making it a suitable destination for nature enthusiasts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5839, -2.9178
Parish
Matterdale
Postcode
CA11 0JS
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry — 8.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gowbarrow Park?
Gowbarrow Park is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0JS), in the parish of Matterdale.
What is Gowbarrow Park?
Gowbarrow Park — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 464 m.
How do I get to Gowbarrow Park?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 8.6 km away. The nearest town is Howtown. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0JS.
Is Gowbarrow Park a protected site?
Yes — Gowbarrow Park is part of the Gowbarrow Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Gowbarrow Park?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0JS. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.