Mountains & hills · North West England
Priest's Crag
In or near Howtown.
Priest's Crag — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 424 m.
David Purchase — 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
- Threlkeld Quarry · 9.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Priest's Crag is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 424 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Priest's Crag is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive landscape and offers various opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region, making it suitable for hiking and exploration. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is a notable feature in the local geography.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6017, -2.8924
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9.8 km
Sources
- osm: n8224450815 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Priest's Crag?
- Priest's Crag is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LS), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Priest's Crag?
- Priest's Crag — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 424 m.
- How do I get to Priest's Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LS.
- Is Priest's Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Priest's Crag is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Priest's Crag?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LS. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.