National parks · North East England
Mallerstang
Mallerstang in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Mallerstang is located in North East England, with the nearest railway station being Kirkby Stephen, which is 5.5 km away. The postcode for Mallerstang is CA17 4JU, and entry to the park is free.
About
Mallerstang is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Mallerstang features several pinfolds, which are traditional sheep enclosures located near Kirkby Stephen. Visitors can view these historical structures, many of which are accessible from the road and some are wheelchair friendly.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Mallerstang is a civil parish in the extreme east of Cumbria, and, geographically, a dale at the head of the upper Eden Valley. Originally part of Westmorland, it lies about 6 miles (9.7 km) south of the nearest town, Kirkby Stephen. Its eastern edge, at Aisgill, borders on North Yorkshire; and since August 2016 it has been within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. At the 2011 census data for Wharton was included with Mallerstang, giving a total population of 173.
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Background
Description
as "Huseat Morvel hill"); from a 1610 map of Westmorland by John Speede]] This narrow valley at the head of the River Eden is bounded by Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell to the west and Mallerstang Edge to the east. The highest point of Mallerstang Edge is the summit of High Seat; at 709 m this is a metre or so higher than the more prominent Wild Boar Fell. The other main high points on the eastern side of the dale are the curiously named Gregory Chapel, south of High Seat, and Hugh Seat to the south-east. The river Eden rises as Red Gill Beck in Black Moss, the peat bogs below Hugh Seat. A little further downstream it becomes Hellgill Beck; and it traditionally takes the name 'Eden' below…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4085, -2.3374
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Mallerstang
- Postcode
- CA17 4JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2781766 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mallerstang (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Historic churches · 1.0 km
Sand Pot
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Little Fell
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Black Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Moor Pot
Caves · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mallerstang?
- Mallerstang is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4JU), in the parish of Mallerstang.
- What is Mallerstang?
- Mallerstang in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mallerstang?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4JU.
- Is Mallerstang a protected site?
- Yes — Mallerstang is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mallerstang free to visit?
- Yes, Mallerstang is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mallerstang?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4JU.