Mountains & hills · North West England
Orton Scar
In or near Orton.
Orton Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 368.8 m.
Phil and Juliette Platt — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Orton Scar is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 368.8 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Orton Scar is a mountain located in North-West England. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic views, attracting walkers and climbers. The area offers various trails suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a natural landscape characterised by limestone features and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4819, -2.5851
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n1159023745 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orton Scar?
- Orton Scar is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3SD), in the parish of Orton.
- What is Orton Scar?
- Orton Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 368.8 m.
- How do I get to Orton Scar?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3SD.
- Is Orton Scar a protected site?
- Yes — Orton Scar is part of the Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Orton Scar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3SD. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.