Hutton Roof Crags Map

Hutton roof crags is a hill in south eastern cumbria in north west england located near to the village of hutton roof it has extensive areas of limestone pavement as well as grassland and woodland the hill forms the hutton roof crags site of special scientific interest and is part of the morecambe bay pavements special area of conservation a significant proportion of the uk s 20 km 2 7 7 sq.

Hutton roof crags map.

On the back of the layer are geologically famous limestone pavements with unusual solution features. 3 km 3 boulder newbiggin crag. Activities on this crag. Yes it s a nice place yes the rock is solid but the better routes are polished and mostly one move wonders and rarely have more than 5m of actual climbing.

Morecambe bay pavements sac. 1 boulder browse topos list routes show map. Visited again after a long break and frankly this crag is rubbish. Routes on hutton roof.

The rakes hutton roof crags near to hutton roof cumbria great britain. The village of hutton roof is tucked away in south cumbria the other side of holmepark fell easily seen from the m6 motorway by junction 36. Operations requiring natural england s consent. Reasons for designating the sssi.

Hutton roof crags is one of the most impressive areas of limestone habitat in britain and boast a site of special scientific interest sssi an sac 2 nnrs and an lnr. Overview hutton roof in the area of manchester united kingdom. It provides the opportunity to engage with nature and go on a peaceful forest walk. Our prime annual event is the fell race and country fair every spring bank holiday saturday at the end of may.

Hutton roof with map topos photos and more. Whilst hutton roof crags may not match the lake district in terms of scale and beauty it is the incredible mosaic of limestone pavements that spread throughout the area that make hutton roof a worthwhile visit. Located between kendal and lancaster dalton crags is a large woodland occupying a south west facing slope on the edge of the hutton roof massif. The crag is the front face of a tilted layer of limestone.

Ingleborough in the distance. Pavement occurs in a mosaic with woodland scrub grassland and heath. Hutton roof is a hidden away village in that hinterland country between the m6 and the river lune its character drawn from the limestone of hutton roof crags and newbiggin crags that dominate the scene.