Mountains & hills · North West England
Swinklebank Crag
In or near Kentmere.
Swinklebank Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 554 m.
David Purchase — 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
- Staveley · 7.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Swinklebank Crag is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 554 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 Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swinklebank Crag is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers a variety of climbing opportunities and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with both casual walkers and experienced climbers looking for a challenging ascent. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and a natural setting, suitable for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4371, -2.7713
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Longsleddale
- Postcode
- LA8 9BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n8596174640 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinklebank Crag?
- Swinklebank Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9BD), in the parish of Longsleddale.
- What is Swinklebank Crag?
- Swinklebank Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 554 m.
- How do I get to Swinklebank Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9BD.
- Is Swinklebank Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Swinklebank Crag is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Swinklebank Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9BD.