Tukuk-OS🏞️ Lake District High Fells
United Kingdom · Europe · 54.68°N, 3.08°W
Lake District High Fells is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cumbria, England, which was designated in 2005. It is a multi-site SAC with an area of 27,003.07 ha (104.2594 sq mi) consisting of 10 separate sites including the summit of Scafell Pike, which at 977 m (3,205 ft) is the highest mountain in England. The SAC takes its name from the English Lake District and "Fell", the local word for a mountain. It protects 16 habitat types listed in the European Union's Habitats Directive.
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Quick facts
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 54.68°N, 3.08°W · view on map |
Lake District High Fells is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.
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