Mountains & hills · North West England
Skelgill Bank
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Skelgill Bank — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 338 m.
Anthony Foster — 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 · 8.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Skelgill Bank is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 338 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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skelgill Bank is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the scenic landscape typical of the region, offering a range of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is suitable for various levels of experience, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5747, -3.1695
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Above Derwent
- Postcode
- CA12 5UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: n4845498615 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelgill Bank?
- Skelgill Bank is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UE), in the parish of Above Derwent.
- What is Skelgill Bank?
- Skelgill Bank — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 338 m.
- How do I get to Skelgill Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5UE.
- Is Skelgill Bank a protected site?
- Yes — Skelgill Bank is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Buttermere Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skelgill Bank?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.