Mountains & hills · North East England
Lamb's Head
In or near Alston.
Lamb's Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 648.6 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Lamb's Head is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 648.6 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lamb's Head is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its distinctive summit, it offers views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting those seeking a natural setting. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, with varied wildlife and flora.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7558, -2.3014
Sources
- osm: n433712672 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lamb's Head?
- Lamb's Head is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Lamb's Head?
- Lamb's Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 648.6 m.
- How do I get to Lamb's Head?
- Its coordinates are 54.7558°, -2.3014°.
- Is Lamb's Head a protected site?
- Yes — Lamb's Head is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.