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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

Murton Fell

In or near Dufton.

Free admission

Murton Fell in England North East, United Kingdom.

Moorland tarn, Murton Fell - geograph.org.uk - 3168339

Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Appleby · 7.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Murton Fell 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Appleby Fells SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Murton Fell is a hill of 675 metres (2,215 ft) above the village of Murton, Cumbria in Westmorland and Furness district, in the North Pennines. It lies east of the dramatic valley of High Cup Nick It lies on the central watershed of England, as it is drained to the south west into the River Eden flowing into the Solway Firth, and to the north east into the River Tees and ultimately the North Sea.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.6158, -2.3830
Address
North Pennines, England
Nearest railway station
Appleby7.7 km

Sources

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National landscapes (AONB) · North East England

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Stone circles · North East England

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Archaeological sites · North East England

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National landscapes (AONB) · North East England

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Where to eat & stay near Murton Fell

Places to stay

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B&Bs · North East England

Brow Farm

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Hostels · North East England

Dufton Youth Hostel

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Caravan parks · North East England

Park House Caravan Park

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B&Bs · North East England

Bongate House

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Cafés · North West England

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Historic pubs · North East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Murton Fell?
Murton Fell is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
What is Murton Fell?
Murton Fell in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Murton Fell?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 7.7 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6158°, -2.3830°.
Is Murton Fell a protected site?
Yes — Murton Fell is part of the Appleby Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Murton Fell free to visit?
Yes, Murton Fell is free to enter.
How do I get to Murton Fell?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 7.7 km away.