Memorials & monuments · North West England
Millennium Fish Cross
In or near Penruddock.
Millennium Fish Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Millennium Fish Cross is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Millennium Fish Cross is a memorial site commemorating the efforts of the Ullswater Preservation Society and Lord Birkett in saving Ullswater from water abstraction proposals in the 1960s. Visitors can learn about the historical campaign and view the memorial, which is located near the Ullswater steamers pier in Pooley Bridge.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Millennium Fish Cross is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the fishing industry and its significance to the local community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6123, -2.8211
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barton and Pooley Bridge
- Postcode
- CA10 2NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 6.8 km
- Official site
- www.ullswaterheritage.org
Sources
- osm: node/3391152721 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Millennium Fish Cross?
- Millennium Fish Cross is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2NP), in the parish of Barton and Pooley Bridge.
- What is Millennium Fish Cross?
- Millennium Fish Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Millennium Fish Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2NP.
- Is Millennium Fish Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Millennium Fish Cross is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Millennium Fish Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Millennium Fish Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Millennium Fish Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2NP.