Mountains & hills · North West England
Affetside
In or near Holcombe.
Affetside — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Bromley Cross · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Affetside is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Affetside is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its elevated terrain and scenic views characteristic of the region. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, appealing to those interested in exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged environment typical of the northern English countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6191, -2.3729
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL8 3QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury North
- Nearest railway station
- Bromley Cross — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610405 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Affetside?
- Affetside is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL8 3QW), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Affetside?
- Affetside — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Affetside?
- The nearest railway station is Bromley Cross, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL8 3QW.
- Is Affetside a protected site?
- Yes — Affetside is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Affetside?
- The nearest railway station is Bromley Cross, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL8 3QW.