Mountains & hills · North West England
Tarn Crag
In or near Grasmere.
Tarn Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 505.7 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Tarn Crag is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 505.7 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: Langdale Pikes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tarn Crag is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent, with opportunities for hiking and enjoying the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with walkers and climbers seeking to explore the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4585, -3.0969
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n12599438567 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarn Crag?
- Tarn Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9JX), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Tarn Crag?
- Tarn Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 505.7 m.
- How do I get to Tarn Crag?
- The nearest town is Grasmere. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9JX.
- Is Tarn Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Tarn Crag is part of the Langdale Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tarn Crag?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9JX. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.