Hutton Roof Crags Map

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.

Hutton roof crags map. Activities on this crag. The rakes hutton roof crags near to hutton roof cumbria great britain. On the back of the layer are geologically famous limestone pavements with unusual solution features. 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.

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. 3 km 3 boulder newbiggin crag. Ingleborough in the distance. 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.

Hutton roof crags contains some of the best areas of limestone pavement in britain with a wealth of unusual plants and animals. 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. Visited again after a long break and frankly this crag is rubbish. 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.

The woodland is a mixture of limestone pavement ancient woodland and newly planted beech larch. Routes on hutton roof. The crag is the front face of a tilted layer of limestone. 1 boulder browse topos list routes show map.

Our prime annual event is the fell race and country fair every spring bank holiday saturday at the end of may. Morecambe bay pavements sac. Hutton roof crags sssi. Pavement occurs in a mosaic with woodland scrub grassland and heath.

Hutton roof with map topos photos and more. Reasons for designating the sssi. 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.