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Raven Crag

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Raven Crag — Named summit at 461 m.

Raven Crag, 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)
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry · 5.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Raven Crag is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 461 m.". Coordinates: 54.5592°, -3.0787°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thirlmere Woods SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Raven Crag is a fell in the English Lake District that overlooks Thirlmere reservoir. It has subsidiary summits The Benn and Castle Crag.

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Coordinates
54.5592, -3.0787
District
Cumberland
Parish
St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
Postcode
CA12 4TG
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry5.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Raven Crag?
Raven Crag is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TG), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
Is Raven Crag a protected site?
Yes — Raven Crag is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Raven Crag free to visit?
Yes, Raven Crag is free to enter.
How do I get to Raven Crag?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TG.