Mountains & hills · North West England
Big Grey Stones
In or near Holcombe.
Big Grey Stones — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 385 m.
Chris Wilby — 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
- Entwistle · 4.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Big Grey Stones is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 385 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: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Big Grey Stones is a prominent mountain located in North-West England. Known for its distinctive grey rock formations, it offers a rugged landscape popular with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features various walking trails that provide different levels of challenge, catering to both casual walkers and experienced climbers. Visitors can expect striking views and a natural environment that showcases the region's geological features.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6599, -2.4794
- District
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Parish
- North Turton
- Postcode
- BL7 8BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Entwistle — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: n7777245950 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Grey Stones?
- Big Grey Stones is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL7 8BG), in the parish of North Turton.
- What is Big Grey Stones?
- Big Grey Stones — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 385 m.
- How do I get to Big Grey Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Entwistle, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL7 8BG.
- Is Big Grey Stones a protected site?
- Yes — Big Grey Stones is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Big Grey Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Entwistle, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL7 8BG.