Mountains & hills · North West England
Shepherds Crag
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Shepherds Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 230.7 m.
Tom Law (deceased) — 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
- Threlkeld Quarry · 8.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Shepherds Crag is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 230.7 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 Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shepherds Crag is a prominent climbing destination located in North-East England. Known for its distinctive rock formations, it attracts climbers of varying skill levels. The crag features a variety of routes and is set against a backdrop of scenic landscapes, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5560, -3.1392
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: n12563917326 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepherds Crag?
- Shepherds Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UX), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- What is Shepherds Crag?
- Shepherds Crag — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 230.7 m.
- How do I get to Shepherds Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 8.5 km away. The nearest town is Grange in Borrowdale. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5UX.
- Is Shepherds Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Shepherds 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.
- How do I get to Shepherds Crag?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UX. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.