Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Beacon Hill
In or near Crigglestone.
Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
John Slater — 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
- Darton · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Beacon Hill is a named hill or mountain in england yorkshire, 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
Beacon Hill is a prominent mountain located in Yorkshire. It is known for its distinctive elevation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. The natural environment is characterised by diverse flora and fauna, providing a scenic backdrop for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6165, -1.5378
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Woolley
- Postcode
- WF4 2LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Nearest railway station
- Darton — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614051 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 2LQ), in the parish of Woolley.
- What is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 2LQ.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 2LQ.