Mountains & hills · North West England
High Crag
In or near Hawkshead.
High Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 156.7 m.
Peter Turner — 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
- Windermere · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
High Crag is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 156.7 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: Brathay Quarries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Crag is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, attracting walkers and climbers. The area offers various routes for hiking, suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience in a natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3996, -2.9953
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hawkshead
- Postcode
- LA22 0NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: n434303236 (ODbL)
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Wray Castle
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Viewpoints · 2.0 km
Hawkshead Hall Camping & Caravan Site
Campsites · 2.1 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Crag?
- High Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0NG), in the parish of Hawkshead.
- What is High Crag?
- High Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 156.7 m.
- How do I get to High Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0NG.
- Is High Crag a protected site?
- Yes — High Crag is part of the Brathay Quarries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to High Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0NG.