Shap Fells
UK protected area
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Shap Fells is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) part of which is within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is located near the eastern boundary of the park, with one section to the west of the A6 road and another section to the east of this road.[1][2] Throughout the protected area there are areas of blanket bog. Shap Fells was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the range of acid grassland types, the diversity of upland birds and also because of geological features. Shap Pink Quarry is included in the western section of this protected area
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Shap Fells from south of Sleddale Hall looking east towards the Howgill Fells | |
  Location within Cumbria | |
| Location | Cumbria |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | NY 548 087 |
| Coordinates | 54.47164°N 2.698957°W |
| Area | 5,206.1 acres (21.07 km2; 8.135 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1988 |
Cumbria Wildlife Trust has been involved in restoring the hydrology of Shap Fells in order to restore the peatland.[3]
Part of the land within the SSSI is owned by United Utilities.[4]
