Mountains & hills · North West England
Birch Hill
In or near Wardle.
Birch Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 242 m.
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
- Smithy Bridge · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Birch Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 242 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birch Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the region's rugged landscape, offering scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels. The area is popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6454, -2.1243
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL12 9EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n29884338 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birch Hill?
- Birch Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL12 9EG), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Birch Hill?
- Birch Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 242 m.
- How do I get to Birch Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.5 km away. The nearest town is Wardle. Drivers can use postcode OL12 9EG.
- Is Birch Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Birch Hill is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Birch Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL12 9EG.