Mountains & hills · North West England
Thorn Crag
In or near Elterwater.
Thorn Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 643.7 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Thorn Crag is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 643.7 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: Dungeon Ghyll SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Langdale Pikes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorn Crag is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable landmark in the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities. The surrounding landscape features typical upland scenery, providing a natural setting for hiking and enjoying the outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4545, -3.1127
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n5406985470 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorn Crag?
- Thorn Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9JY), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Thorn Crag?
- Thorn Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 643.7 m.
- How do I get to Thorn Crag?
- The nearest town is Elterwater. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9JY.
- Is Thorn Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Thorn Crag is part of the Dungeon Ghyll SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Langdale Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thorn Crag?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9JY. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.