Viewpoints · North West England
Hang gliding take off point
In or near Threlkeld.
Hang gliding take off point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hang gliding take off point is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Lowlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 5.9 km away. Postcode area CA11.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hang gliding take off point is located in Mungrisdale, within the Scottish Lowlands. This viewpoint is part of several designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), including the Skiddaw Group SSSI, River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI, and River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6565, -2.9979
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Mungrisdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: n5014036071 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hang gliding take off point?
- Hang gliding take off point is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0TB), in the parish of Mungrisdale.
- What is Hang gliding take off point?
- Hang gliding take off point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hang gliding take off point?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0TB.
- Is Hang gliding take off point a protected site?
- Yes — Hang gliding take off point is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hang gliding take off point free to visit?
- Yes, Hang gliding take off point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hang gliding take off point?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0TB.