Climbing & bouldering crags · North West England
Pillar Rock
In or near Buttermere.
Pillar Rock — a climbing crag in england north west.
Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Pillar Rock is a climbing crag located in england north west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pillar and Ennerdale Fells SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WILD ENNERDALE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pillar Rock is a prominent climbing crag located in North-West England. It is known for its challenging routes and striking geological features, attracting climbers of various skill levels. The crag provides a rugged setting for outdoor enthusiasts and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4973, -3.2785
Sources
- osm: w61161569 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pillar Rock?
- Pillar Rock is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Pillar Rock?
- Pillar Rock — a climbing crag in england north west.
- How do I get to Pillar Rock?
- Its coordinates are 54.4973°, -3.2785°.
- Is Pillar Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Pillar Rock is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Pillar and Ennerdale Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.