Mountains & hills · North West England
Muncaster Castle Hill
In or near Ravenglass.
Muncaster Castle Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
David Medcalf — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Ravenglass (R&ER) · 1.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Muncaster Castle Hill is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Drigg Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Muncaster Castle Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is notable for its proximity to Muncaster Castle, a historic site with a rich heritage. The hill offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a natural setting with opportunities for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3530, -3.3864
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Muncaster
- Postcode
- CA18 1RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Ravenglass (R&ER) — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615644 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Weapons Hall
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Muncaster Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Owl Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
St Michael's Church, Muncaster
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Newtown Knott
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
St John the Baptist's Church, Waberthwaite
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Muncaster War Memorial And Area Wall
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Ravenglass Roman Bath House
Hill forts · 1.2 km
Walls Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Ravenglass Camping & Caravanning
Campsites · 1.2 km
Glannoventa
Hill forts · 1.2 km
Signal Box
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Nearby
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The Weapons Hall
The Weapons Hall — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Muncaster Castle
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Owl Centre
Owl Centre — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Michael's Church, Muncaster
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Newtown Knott
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St John the Baptist's Church, Waberthwaite
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Where to eat & stay near Muncaster Castle Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ravenglass Camping & Caravanning
Ravenglass Camping & Caravanning — a campsite in england north west.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Pennington Hotel
Pennington Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Parkgate Farm
Parkgate Farm — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5B&Bs · North West England
Irton Hall
Irton Hall — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
The Barn Campsite
The Barn Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
The old Post Office Campsite
The old Post Office Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Blacksmiths Arms
Blacksmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Church House Public House
Church House Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: sandwich;lunch.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muncaster Castle Hill?
- Muncaster Castle Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA18 1RQ), in the parish of Muncaster.
- What is Muncaster Castle Hill?
- Muncaster Castle Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Muncaster Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ravenglass (R&ER), about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA18 1RQ.
- Is Muncaster Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Muncaster Castle Hill is part of the Drigg Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Muncaster Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ravenglass (R&ER), about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA18 1RQ.