Mountains & hills · North West England
Bessy Bank
In or near Colton.
Bessy Bank — a hill or mountain in england north west.
M J Richardson — 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
- Haverthwaite · 5.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bessy Bank 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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Place summary
Bessy Bank is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the region's varied topography, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation. The mountain's terrain and elevation provide scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged environment typical of the area, suitable for those interested in exploring the natural beauty of North-West England.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2709, -3.0702
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Colton
- Postcode
- LA12 8BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Haverthwaite — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615622 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bessy Bank?
- Bessy Bank is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8BZ), in the parish of Colton.
- What is Bessy Bank?
- Bessy Bank — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Bessy Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8BZ.
- How do I get to Bessy Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8BZ.