Mountains & hills · North West England
Great Meldrum
In or near Howtown.
Great Meldrum — a hill or mountain in england north east.
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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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Great Meldrum is a named hill or mountain in england north east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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 features rugged terrain typical of the region, offering scenic views and a variety of outdoor activities. The area is suitable for experienced walkers and those looking to explore the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent and the opportunity to engage with the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5927, -2.9072
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616397 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Meldrum?
- Great Meldrum is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LE), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Great Meldrum?
- Great Meldrum — a hill or mountain in england north east.
- How do I get to Great Meldrum?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.0 km away. 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.