Mountains & hills · North West England
Hobcarton Crag
In or near Braithwaite.
Hobcarton Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 737.6 m.

Nigel Depledge — 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
Hobcarton Crag is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 737.6 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: Buttermere Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hobcarton Crag is a mountain located in North-East England. It is known for its distinctive craggy outcrops and dramatic scenery. The area offers opportunities for climbing and walking, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape with varied terrain and views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5872, -3.2489
Sources
- osm: n4730319950 (ODbL)
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
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📷 3Where to eat & stay near Hobcarton Crag
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hobcarton Crag?
- Hobcarton Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Hobcarton Crag?
- Hobcarton Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 737.6 m.
- How do I get to Hobcarton Crag?
- The nearest town is Braithwaite. Its coordinates are 54.5872°, -3.2489°.
- Is Hobcarton Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Hobcarton Crag is part of the Buttermere Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.