Mountains & hills · North West England
Tarn Crags Top
In or near Threlkeld.
Tarn Crags Top — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 665 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
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 6.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Tarn Crags Top is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 665 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tarn Crags Top is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its scenic views and rugged terrain, appealing to walkers and climbers. The area features various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for outdoor activities in a natural setting. The surrounding landscape showcases the distinctive characteristics of the Lowlands, making it an engaging destination for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6702, -3.0243
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Mungrisdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: n443623808 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarn Crags Top?
- Tarn Crags Top is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0XQ), in the parish of Mungrisdale.
- What is Tarn Crags Top?
- Tarn Crags Top — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 665 m.
- How do I get to Tarn Crags Top?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0XQ.
- Is Tarn Crags Top a protected site?
- Yes — Tarn Crags 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 Tarn Crags Top?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0XQ.