Mountains & hills · North West England
Thorny Bank
In or near Tebay.
Thorny Bank — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 372.2 m.
David Brown — 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
Thorny Bank is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 372.2 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 Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shap Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorny Bank is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the region's varied landscape, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and rugged terrain, appealing to those seeking a recreational experience in the countryside. Visitors can expect a range of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4463, -2.6553
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n1576685373 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorny Bank?
- Thorny Bank is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3TF), in the parish of Orton.
- What is Thorny Bank?
- Thorny Bank — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 372.2 m.
- How do I get to Thorny Bank?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3TF.
- Is Thorny Bank a protected site?
- Yes — Thorny Bank is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shap Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thorny Bank?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3TF. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.