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Steel Fell

Also known as: Dead Pike

Free admission

Steel Fell — Named summit at 553 m.

Steel Fell, mountains & hills in North West 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

Steel Fell is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Dead Pike. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 553 m.". Coordinates: 54.4912°, -3.0522°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Steel Fell is a fell in the English Lake District, lying between Thirlmere and Grasmere. It is triangular in plan, the ridges running north, west and south east. Steel Fell rises to the west of the Dunmail Raise road and can be climbed from the summit, or from Grasmere and Wythburn.

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Coordinates
54.4912, -3.0522
District
Cumberland
Parish
St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
Postcode
CA12 4TP
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Steel Fell?
Steel Fell is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TP), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
Is Steel Fell a protected site?
Yes — Steel Fell is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Steel Fell free to visit?
Yes, Steel Fell is free to enter.
How do I get to Steel Fell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TP. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.