Mountains & hills · North West England
Great Meldrum
In or near Howtown.
Great Meldrum — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 437 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 9.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Meldrum is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 437 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
Great Meldrum is a mountain located in North-East England. It offers a range of walking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the local landscape. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for hiking and exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5926, -2.9072
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9 km
Sources
- osm: n4996578925 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Meldrum?
- Great Meldrum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LE), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Great Meldrum?
- Great Meldrum — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 437 m.
- How do I get to Great Meldrum?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.0 km away. The nearest town is Howtown. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LE.
- Is Great Meldrum a protected site?
- Yes — Great Meldrum is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Meldrum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LE. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.