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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Great How Crags

In or near Coniston.

Great How Crags β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 770 m.

Above Little How Crags - geograph.org.uk - 1761173

Bill Boaden β€” 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
Dalegarth Β· 10.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Great How Crags is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 770 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Great How Crags is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails for hikers, providing access to the surrounding landscape and vistas. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging climbs and gentler paths, suitable for different levels of experience.

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Coordinates
54.3898, -3.1207
Parish
Coniston
Postcode
LA21 8HX
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth β€” 10 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Great How Crags

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great How Crags?
Great How Crags is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA21 8HX), in the parish of Coniston.
What is Great How Crags?
Great How Crags β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 770 m.
How do I get to Great How Crags?
The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA21 8HX.
How do I get to Great How Crags?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA21 8HX. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.