Mountains & hills · North West England
Great Slack
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Great Slack — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 631 m.
Michael Graham — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Slack is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 631 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 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 Slack is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Pennines, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is popular for walking and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts seeking both challenge and natural beauty. Visitors can expect varied trails that cater to different skill levels, along with opportunities to observe local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4743, -3.1932
Sources
- osm: n11288138877 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Slack?
- Great Slack is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Great Slack?
- Great Slack — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 631 m.
- How do I get to Great Slack?
- Its coordinates are 54.4743°, -3.1932°.
- Is Great Slack a protected site?
- Yes — Great Slack is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Scafell Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.