Public art & sculpture · North West England
Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold
In or near Penruddock.
Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold is a public art 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
Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold is a hidden fold located between Penrith and Keswick, accessible via a rough path. Visitors can explore the area and enjoy the natural landscape, which includes a pile of boulders in the corner of a field.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a series of large boulders arranged in a distinctive formation, contributing to the landscape's artistic and cultural narrative. The installation reflects contemporary artistic practices in a rural setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6549, -2.9697
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Mungrisdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 6.8 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10781263551 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold?
- Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0TB), in the parish of Mungrisdale.
- What is Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold?
- Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0TB.
- Is Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold a protected site?
- Yes — Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold free to visit?
- Yes, Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0TB.