Mountains & hills · North West England
Ruckcroft Hill
In or near Ainstable.
Ruckcroft Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Richard Webb — 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
- Armathwaite · 3.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ruckcroft Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ruckcroft Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This geographical feature offers a range of outdoor activities, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling hills and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a mix of terrain suitable for various levels of hiking.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7945, -2.7263
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ainstable
- Postcode
- CA4 9QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite — 3.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615673 (CC BY 4.0)
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Broomrigg D stone circle
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📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
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Broomrigg G: standing stone in Broomrigg Plantation, 730m south east of Street House
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruckcroft Hill?
- Ruckcroft Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 9QR), in the parish of Ainstable.
- What is Ruckcroft Hill?
- Ruckcroft Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Ruckcroft Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 9QR.
- Is Ruckcroft Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Ruckcroft Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ruckcroft Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 9QR.