Mountains & hills · North West England
Saddleback
In or near Threlkeld.
Saddleback — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Bill Boaden — 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 Station · 3.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Saddleback 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: Skiddaw Group SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saddleback is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This peak is characterised by its distinctive shape and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, attracting those interested in exploring the natural beauty of southern Scotland. The mountain provides a rugged terrain that appeals to both novice and experienced adventurers.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6415, -3.0502
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Threlkeld
- Postcode
- CA12 4SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 3.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638880 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saddleback?
- Saddleback is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4SY), in the parish of Threlkeld.
- What is Saddleback?
- Saddleback — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Saddleback?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4SY.
- Is Saddleback a protected site?
- Yes — Saddleback is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Saddleback?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4SY.