Branstree
Branstree is a fell in the Far Eastern part of the English Lake District. It overlooks the valley of Mardale and Haweswater Reservoir.
| Branstree | |
|---|---|
Branstree seen from Goat Scar to the South. The Gatescarth Pass track is seen in the valley below | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 713 m (2,339 ft) |
| Prominence | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Parent peak | Harter Fell |
| Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall, Wainwright |
| Coordinates | 54°28′58″N 2°48′31″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | corruption of "Brant Street" |
| Language of name | Old English |
| Pronunciation | /ˈbrænstriː/ |
| Geography | |
Branstree Location in Lake District, UK | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, Far Eastern Fells |
| OS grid | NY477100 |
| Topo map | OS Explorer OL5, Explorer OL7 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branstree NE Top (High Howes) | NY487103 | 673 m (2,207 ft) | Nuttall |
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