Mountains & hills · North West England
Wan Fell
In or near Plumpton.
Wan Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Matthew Hatton — 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
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 5.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Wan Fell is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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: Wan Fell SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wan Fell is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the scenic landscape typical of the region, offering various walking trails for those seeking outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and natural beauty, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7128, -2.7545
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 9PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615598 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wan Fell?
- Wan Fell is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9PG), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Wan Fell?
- Wan Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Wan Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9PG.
- Is Wan Fell a protected site?
- Yes — Wan Fell is part of the Wan Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wan Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9PG.