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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Wansfell North Top

In or near Rydal.

Wansfell North Top β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 486.1 m.

Baystones summit cairn - geograph.org.uk - 5685049

Anthony Foster β€” 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
Windermere Β· 6.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wansfell North Top is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 486.1 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wansfell North Top is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, providing various routes for different skill levels. The mountain's distinctive topography and elevation make it a notable feature in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.4394, -2.9211
Parish
Lakes
Postcode
LA22 9LG
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Windermere β€” 6.8 km

Sources

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Baystones summit cairn - geograph.org.uk - 5685049πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Baystones

Baystones β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Wansfell (Baystones)

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Dod Hill

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Stone circles Β· North West England

Low Kingate stone circle

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Archaeological sites Β· North West England

Low Kingate stone circle

Low Kingate stone circle β€” archaeological in england north west.

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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Wansfell Pike

Wansfell Pike β€” Named summit at 484.3 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Wansfell North Top

Places to stay

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Limefitt Holiday Park

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β†— parkdeanresorts.co.uk
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Hostels Β· North West England

Ambleside Backpackers

Ambleside Backpackers β€” a hostel in england north west.

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Miller Field Motorhome Aire

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Hotels Β· North West England

Wateredge Inn

Wateredge Inn β€” a hotel in england north west.

β†— wateredgeinn.co.uk
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Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Ambleside

YHA Ambleside β€” a hostel in england north west.

β†— yha.org.uk
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Campsites Β· North West England

Rydal Hall Campsite

Rydal Hall Campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

Ambleside - 1983 - geograph.org.uk - 2225751πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Golden Rule Hotel

Golden Rule Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Restaurants Β· North West England

Holbeck Ghyll

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β†— holbeckghyll.com
Langdale Pikes from the Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 3338472πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant

Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant β€” a restaurant in england north west.

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Holbeck Ghyll

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β†— holbeckghyll.com
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Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ lakedistrictinns.co.uk
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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South

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Allen CragsπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wansfell North Top?
Wansfell North Top is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9LG), in the parish of Lakes.
What is Wansfell North Top?
Wansfell North Top β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 486.1 m.
How do I get to Wansfell North Top?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9LG.
Is Wansfell North Top a protected site?
Yes β€” Wansfell North Top is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Wansfell North Top?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9LG.