Pillar Rock
Pillar Rock is a cliff in Ennerdale and Kinniside, Cumberland, England. Pillar Rock is situated nearby to the mountain saddle Wind Gap, as well as near the peak Black Crag.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pillar and Scoat Fell.
Pillar
Peak
Photo: Malcolm Morris, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Pillar is a mountain in the western part of the English Lake District. Situated between the valleys of Ennerdale to the north and Wasdale to the south, it is the highest point of the Pillar group.
Scoat Fell
Peak
Photo: Michael Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Scoat Fell is a fell in the western part of the English Lake District. It stands at the head of the Mosedale Horseshoe with its back to Ennerdale. Paths lead to Scoat Fell from Ennerdale over Steeple, from Wasdale over Red Pike, and along the ridge from Pillar.
Steeple
Peak
Photo: Mick Knapton, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Steeple is a fell in the English Lake District. It is situated in the mountainous area between Ennerdale and Wasdale and reaches a height of 819 metres.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gatesgarth and Wasdale Head.
Gatesgarth
Hamlet
Photo: Michael Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Gatesgarth is a settlement in Lake District of England. It is situated to the east of the lake of Buttermere, on the B5289 road on its western approach to the Honister Pass. Gatesgarth is situated 2 miles northeast of Pillar Rock.
Wasdale Head
Hamlet
Photo: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Wasdale Head is a scattered agricultural hamlet in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Wasdale Head claims to be home of the highest mountain, deepest lake, smallest church and biggest liar in England. Wasdale Head is situated 2½ miles southeast of Pillar Rock.
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Pillar Rock
- Type: Cliff
- Categories: climbing site, sports location, and landform
- Location: Ennerdale and Kinniside, Cumberland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
54.50008° or 54° 30′ 0″ northLongitude
-3.2807° or 3° 16′ 51″ westOpen location code
9C6RGP29+2POpenStreetMap ID
way 841349451OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cliffOpenStreetMap feature
sport=climbing
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