Mountains & hills · North West England
The Benn
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
The Benn — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 445.5 m.
Michael Graham — 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 · 5.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Benn is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 445.5 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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thirlmere Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Benn is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the region's rugged landscape, offering a variety of outdoor activities for visitors. The area is known for its natural beauty and potential for hiking and exploration. The Benn provides an opportunity to experience the distinctive terrain of North-East England.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5641, -3.0807
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: n6792376389 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Benn?
- The Benn is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TG), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is The Benn?
- The Benn — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 445.5 m.
- How do I get to The Benn?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4TG.
- Is The Benn a protected site?
- Yes — The Benn is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Benn?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TG.