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The Great Britain Guide

Climbing & bouldering crags · North West England

Great Napes

In or near Buttermere.

Great Napes — a climbing crag in england north west.

Gable Crags as the mist rolls in - geograph.org.uk - 5912069

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.

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

Coordinates
54.4797, -3.2212
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth10 km

Sources

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Cafés · North West England

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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.