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Mountains & hills · North East England

Lamb's Head

In or near Alston.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Lamb's Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 648.6 m.

Fenn Trap near Lamb's Head - geograph.org.uk - 4165884

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: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries 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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lamb's Head?
Lamb's Head is in North-East England, 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?
The nearest town is Alston. Its coordinates are 54.7558°, -2.3014°.
Is Lamb's Head a protected site?
Yes — Lamb's Head is part of the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.