Mountains & hills · North West England
Skidaw
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Skidaw — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Adrian Taylor — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Skidaw 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skidaw is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its significant elevation and striking landscape. The mountain offers various walking trails for different skill levels, providing access to scenic views of the surrounding area. Skidaw is a notable feature for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7163, -3.1447
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Ireby and Uldale
- Postcode
- CA7 1HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- manual: geonames-11704019 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skidaw?
- Skidaw is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1HN), in the parish of Ireby and Uldale.
- What is Skidaw?
- Skidaw — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Skidaw?
- Drivers can use postcode CA7 1HN.
- Is Skidaw a protected site?
- Yes — Skidaw is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skidaw?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1HN. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.