Mountains & hills · North West England
The Planting
In or near New Hutton.
The Planting — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Peter McDermott — 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
- Kendal · 3.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Planting is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Planting is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its natural landscape and outdoor recreational opportunities. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails and scenic views typical of the region's rugged terrain. The area is suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers seeking a challenging ascent.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3366, -2.6842
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- New Hutton
- Postcode
- LA8 0BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615590 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Planting?
- The Planting is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 0BA), in the parish of New Hutton.
- What is The Planting?
- The Planting — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to The Planting?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 0BA.
- Is The Planting a protected site?
- Yes — The Planting is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Planting?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 0BA.