Mountains & hills · North West England
Skiddaw South Top
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Skiddaw South Top — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 925.5 m.
Bill Boaden — 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 Station · 7.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Skiddaw South Top is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 925.5 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: Skiddaw Group SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skiddaw South Top is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Skiddaw range and is known for its prominent position in the landscape. The area offers various walking and climbing opportunities, appealing to both casual walkers and experienced climbers. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6473, -3.1476
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: n11692060514 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skiddaw South Top?
- Skiddaw South Top is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Skiddaw South Top?
- Skiddaw South Top — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 925.5 m.
- How do I get to Skiddaw South Top?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 7.8 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6473°, -3.1476°.
- Is Skiddaw South Top a protected site?
- Yes — Skiddaw South Top is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skiddaw South Top?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 7.8 km away.