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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Heck Crag

In or near Patterdale.

Heck Crag β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 560 m.

Ruin under Heck Crag - geograph.org.uk - 3536764

Michael Graham β€” 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

Heck Crag is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 560 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Heck Crag is a mountain located in North-East England. It is notable for its rugged terrain and offers various opportunities for hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its natural beauty, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking scenic views. Visitors can expect a range of trails suitable for different skill levels in a dramatic landscape.

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Coordinates
54.5265, -2.9002
Parish
Patterdale
Postcode
CA11 0NS
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Heck Crag?
Heck Crag is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0NS), in the parish of Patterdale.
What is Heck Crag?
Heck Crag β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 560 m.
How do I get to Heck Crag?
Drivers can use postcode CA11 0NS.
Is Heck Crag a protected site?
Yes β€” Heck Crag is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Heck Crag?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0NS. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.