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Mountains & hills · North West England

Hobcarton Crag

In or near Braithwaite.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Hobcarton Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 737.6 m.

Hopegill Head - geograph.org.uk - 2616664

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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360° viewimagery from 2022

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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

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Frequently 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.