Mountains & hills · North West England
Heron Pike
In or near Patterdale.
Heron Pike — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 612 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Heron Pike is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 612 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: Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heron Pike is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the Lake District National Park and offers striking views of the surrounding landscape. The peak is popular among walkers and hikers, providing various trails for different skill levels. Its rugged terrain and scenic beauty make it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5517, -2.9700
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Patterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: n4994982092 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heron Pike?
- Heron Pike is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0QP), in the parish of Patterdale.
- What is Heron Pike?
- Heron Pike — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 612 m.
- How do I get to Heron Pike?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0QP.
- Is Heron Pike a protected site?
- Yes — Heron Pike is part of the Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Heron Pike?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0QP.