Mountains & hills · North West England
Scale Head
In or near Hawkshead.
Scale Head — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 253 m.
Hugh Venables — 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
- Windermere · 3.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Scale Head is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 253 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scale Head is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect challenging terrain and scenic views, making it suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is known for its natural beauty and opportunities for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3714, -2.9621
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Claife
- Postcode
- LA22 0JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: n5785216898 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scale Head?
- Scale Head is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0JX), in the parish of Claife.
- What is Scale Head?
- Scale Head — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 253 m.
- How do I get to Scale Head?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0JX.
- Is Scale Head a protected site?
- Yes — Scale Head is part of the Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scale Head?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0JX.