Mountains & hills · North West England
Rosthwaite Cam
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Rosthwaite Cam — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 612 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
Rosthwaite Cam is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 612 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rosthwaite Fell SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rosthwaite Cam is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area attracts walkers and climbers, providing various trails for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a typical mountain environment, characterised by rocky outcrops and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4963, -3.1505
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5XH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- osm: n29879311 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rosthwaite Cam?
- Rosthwaite Cam is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XH), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- What is Rosthwaite Cam?
- Rosthwaite Cam — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 612 m.
- How do I get to Rosthwaite Cam?
- Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XH.
- Is Rosthwaite Cam a protected site?
- Yes — Rosthwaite Cam is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Rosthwaite Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rosthwaite Cam?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5XH. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.