Mountains & hills · North West England
Shap Summit
In or near Shap.
Shap Summit — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Shap Summit 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: Shap Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shap Summit is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its elevated terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting visitors seeking both challenge and scenery. The summit offers a distinctive vantage point in the region, making it a notable feature of the local geography.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4833, -2.6667
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Shap Rural
- Postcode
- CA10 3QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638131 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shap Summit?
- Shap Summit is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3QW), in the parish of Shap Rural.
- What is Shap Summit?
- Shap Summit — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Shap Summit?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3QW.
- Is Shap Summit a protected site?
- Yes — Shap Summit is part of the Shap Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shap Summit?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3QW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.