Viewpoints · North East England
Surprise View Point
Surprise View Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Surprise View Point is a named viewpoint in North-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is part of the BORROWDALE RAINFOREST National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.8 km away. Postcode area CA12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Surprise View Point is a viewpoint located in Borrowdale, North-East England, postcode CA12. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Derwent and its tributaries, as well as the Armboth Fells and Lodore - Troutdale Woods. The area is notable for its natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5609, -3.1332
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: n1277050135 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Surprise View Point?
- Surprise View Point is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UU), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- Is Surprise View Point a protected site?
- Yes — Surprise View Point is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Surprise View Point free to visit?
- Yes, Surprise View Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Surprise View Point?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UU.