Climbing & bouldering crags · North West England
Great Napes
In or near Buttermere.
Great Napes — a climbing crag in england north west.

David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth · 10.0 km
About
Great Napes is a climbing crag located in england north west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Scafell Pikes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Napes is a climbing crag located in North-West England. This site offers a range of climbing routes suitable for various skill levels. Visitors can expect a rugged natural setting, providing both challenges and scenic views. The area is popular among climbers seeking outdoor experiences in a remote environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4797, -3.2212
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 10 km
Sources
- osm: w40726725 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Napes?
- Great Napes is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Great Napes?
- Great Napes — a climbing crag in england north west.
- How do I get to Great Napes?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 10.0 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4797°, -3.2212°.
- Is Great Napes a protected site?
- Yes — Great Napes is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Scafell Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.