Mountains & hills · North West England
Water Crag
In or near Boot.
Water Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 305 m.
Peter Barr — 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
- Eskdale Green · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Water Crag is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 305 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: Water Crag SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brantrake Moss & Devoke Water SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Water Crag is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. The area offers various walking trails that cater to different skill levels. Visitors can expect a typical mountainous landscape, with opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the natural surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3653, -3.3036
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Eskdale
- Postcode
- CA19 1TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Eskdale Green — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1207420852 (ODbL)
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Water Crag?
- Water Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA19 1TT), in the parish of Eskdale.
- What is Water Crag?
- Water Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 305 m.
- How do I get to Water Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Eskdale Green, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA19 1TT.
- Is Water Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Water Crag is part of the Water Crag SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Brantrake Moss & Devoke Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Water Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Eskdale Green, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA19 1TT.