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Grike

Free admission

Grike — Named summit at 488 m.

Grike, mountains & hills in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Grike is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 488 m.". Coordinates: 54.5137°, -3.4148°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: WILD ENNERDALE

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Grike is a hill in the west of the English Lake District, near Ennerdale Water. It is part of the Lank Rigg group, the most westerly Wainwright as the fells diminish toward the coastal plain. It can be climbed from Kinniside or Ennerdale Bridge.

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Coordinates
54.5137, -3.4148
District
Cumberland
Parish
Ennerdale and Kinniside
Postcode
CA23 3AS
Parliamentary constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grike?
Grike is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA23 3AS), in the parish of Ennerdale and Kinniside.
Is Grike a protected site?
Yes — Grike is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Grike free to visit?
Yes, Grike is free to enter.
How do I get to Grike?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA23 3AS. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency.