Mountains & hills · North West England
Ashurst's Beacon
In or near Wrightington Bar.
Ashurst's Beacon — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Anthony Parkes — 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
- Appley Bridge · 2.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ashurst's Beacon 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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Place summary
Ashurst's Beacon is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its prominent elevation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails for those looking to explore the natural scenery. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, providing opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5656, -2.7551
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Dalton
- Postcode
- WN8 7RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Appley Bridge — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613581 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashurst's Beacon?
- Ashurst's Beacon is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN8 7RR), in the parish of Dalton.
- What is Ashurst's Beacon?
- Ashurst's Beacon — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Ashurst's Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Appley Bridge, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN8 7RR.
- How do I get to Ashurst's Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Appley Bridge, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN8 7RR.