Viewpoints · North West England
Roughton Gill Lead Mine
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Roughton Gill Lead Mine is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roughton Gill Lead Mine is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.7015°, -3.0859°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roughton Gill Lead Mine is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Skiddaw Group SSSI, highlighting its geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7015, -3.0859
Sources
- osm: n443621821 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roughton Gill Lead Mine?
- Roughton Gill Lead Mine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Roughton Gill Lead Mine?
- Roughton Gill Lead Mine is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roughton Gill Lead Mine?
- Its coordinates are 54.7015°, -3.0859°.
- Is Roughton Gill Lead Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Roughton Gill Lead Mine is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roughton Gill Lead Mine free to visit?
- Yes, Roughton Gill Lead Mine is free to enter.