Mountains & hills · North West England
Beacon Hill
In or near Sawley.
Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe · 6.2 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 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is notable for its elevation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation, appealing to those interested in exploring natural environments.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9283, -2.3765
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Grindleton
- Postcode
- BB7 4RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 6.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615715 (CC BY 4.0)
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Cathedrals · 2.9 km
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Campsites · 3.0 km
Skirden Bridge
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Historic churches · 3.5 km
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Places to stay
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 4RX), in the parish of Grindleton.
- What is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 4RX.
- Is Beacon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Hill is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 4RX.