Mountains & hills · South West England
Barrow Wake
In or near Cowley.
Barrow Wake — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 302 m.
Jeff Gogarty — 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
- Cheltenham Spa · 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Barrow Wake is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 302 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barrow Wake is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It offers elevated views of the surrounding landscape and is notable for its natural beauty. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking a scenic experience in the countryside. The terrain provides opportunities for various levels of hiking and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8332, -2.1032
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Birdlip
- Postcode
- GL4 8BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: n11228028178 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow Wake?
- Barrow Wake is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 8BN), in the parish of Birdlip.
- What is Barrow Wake?
- Barrow Wake — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 302 m.
- How do I get to Barrow Wake?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 8BN.
- Is Barrow Wake a protected site?
- Yes — Barrow Wake is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Barrow Wake?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 8BN.