Mountains & hills · North West England
Begin Hill
In or near Orton.
Begin Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 310.0 m.
Mick Garratt — 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
- Kirkby Stephen · 4.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Begin Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 310.0 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: Smardale Gill SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SMARDALE GILL
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Begin Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers a variety of outdoor activities for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a suitable destination for those interested in exploring the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4530, -2.4381
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ravenstonedale
- Postcode
- CA17 4NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n1159033998 (ODbL)
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Ravenstonedale railway station
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Begin Hill?
- Begin Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4NX), in the parish of Ravenstonedale.
- What is Begin Hill?
- Begin Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 310.0 m.
- How do I get to Begin Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4NX.
- Is Begin Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Begin Hill is part of the Smardale Gill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Begin Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4NX.