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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North West England

Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot

In or near Grange in Borrowdale.

Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot — a hill or mountain in england north east.

On Bessyboot - geograph.org.uk - 2531781

Michael Graham — 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

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot is a named hill or mountain in england north east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2021

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rosthwaite Fell SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot is a mountain located in North-East England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the local landscape. The area is popular for walking and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts seeking varied routes and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a challenging experience with opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside.

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Coordinates
54.5022, -3.1469
District
Cumberland
Parish
Borrowdale
Postcode
CA12 5XH
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot?
Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XH), in the parish of Borrowdale.
What is Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot?
Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot — a hill or mountain in england north east.
How do I get to Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot?
Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XH.
Is Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot a protected site?
Yes — Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot 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 Fell - Bessyboot?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5XH. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.