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Mountains & hills · North West England

Beacon Fell

In or near Bowmanstead.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Beacon Fell — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 255 m.

Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man - geograph.org.uk - 2324324

clive dyke — 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
Foxfield · 8.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Beacon Fell is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 255 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Beacon Fell is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The fell offers various walking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.3069, -3.1110
Parish
Blawith and Subberthwaite
Postcode
LA21 8BN
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Foxfield — 8.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beacon Fell?
Beacon Fell is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA21 8BN), in the parish of Blawith and Subberthwaite.
What is Beacon Fell?
Beacon Fell — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 255 m.
How do I get to Beacon Fell?
The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 8.7 km away. The nearest town is Bowmanstead. Drivers can use postcode LA21 8BN.
Is Beacon Fell a protected site?
Yes — Beacon Fell is part of the Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Beacon Fell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA21 8BN. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.