Mountains & hills · North West England
Shap Fells
In or near Kentmere.
Shap Fells — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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)
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley · 8.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Shap Fells is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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 Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shap Fells is a mountain range located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the local landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring the natural environment. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels amidst the fells.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4500, -2.7833
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Longsleddale
- Postcode
- LA8 9BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 8.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638134 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shap Fells?
- Shap Fells is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9BE), in the parish of Longsleddale.
- What is Shap Fells?
- Shap Fells — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Shap Fells?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9BE.
- Is Shap Fells a protected site?
- Yes — Shap Fells is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shap Fells?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9BE. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.