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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Birchenough Hill

In or near Quarnford.

Birchenough Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 459 m.

Approaching the A54 - geograph.org.uk - 2560694

Peter Barr β€” 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
Buxton Miniature Railway Β· 8.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Birchenough Hill is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 459 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: Leek Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Birchenough Hill is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those seeking to explore the natural environment. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suited for different skill levels.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.2086, -2.0109
Parish
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough
Postcode
SK11 0BQ
Parliamentary constituency
Macclesfield
Nearest railway station
Buxton Miniature Railway β€” 8.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Approaching the A54 - geograph.org.uk - 2560694πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Birchenough Hill

Birchenough Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

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St Saviour's Church, WildboarcloughπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· West Midlands

St Saviour's Church, Wildboarclough

St Saviour's Church, Wildboarclough β€” grade II listed church in Wildboarclough, Cheshire East, England, UK.

Free↗ achurchnearyou.com
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· West Midlands

Gradbach Scout Camp

Gradbach Scout Camp β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ gradbachscoutcamp.org.uk
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse β€” a hostel in england west midlands.

Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

The Cottage

The Cottage β€” a hostel in england west midlands.

ShutlingsloeπŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· West Midlands

Shutlingsloe

Shutlingsloe β€” mountain in United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Birchenough Hill

Places to stay

Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· West Midlands

Gradbach Scout Camp

Gradbach Scout Camp β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ gradbachscoutcamp.org.uk
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse β€” a hostel in england west midlands.

Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

The Cottage

The Cottage β€” a hostel in england west midlands.

Anthropomorphic hollow tree - geograph.org.uk - 3805271πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· West Midlands

Lapwing Hall Farm

Lapwing Hall Farm β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

Path out of Grin Low and Buxton Country Park car park - geograph.org.uk - 7131158πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club

Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Weir in Upper Hulme - geograph.org.uk - 3487313πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

Roaches Bunkhouse

Roaches Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

β†— roachesbunkhouse.com

Places to eat & drink

Jodrell Bank Observatory seen from afar - geograph.org.uk - 5077429πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Cat and Fiddle Inn

Cat and Fiddle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Ye Olde Rock Inn at Upper Hulme - geograph.org.uk - 6352081πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Ye Olde Rock Inn

Ye Olde Rock Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

β†— yeolderockinn.com
Sutton Hall, Macclesfield - geograph.org.uk - 2731578πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· West Midlands

Sutton Hall

Sutton Hall β€” a restaurant in england west midlands.

β†— brunningandprice.co.uk
Historic properties at road junction - geograph.org.uk - 8317745πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Lord Byron Public House

Lord Byron Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Church Street and the Castle Public House in Macclesfield - geograph.org.uk - 8169590πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Castle, Macclesfield

The Castle, Macclesfield in England North West, United Kingdom.

Macclesfield Library - geograph.org.uk - 5667349πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

2 and 4, Market Place

2 and 4, Market Place in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Regents Wood Trig Point Flush Bracket S2259 - geograph.org.uk - 6795753πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Stile Cop

Stile Cop β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 219 m.

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The Hazelslade Public House - geograph.org.uk - 4030344πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Rawnsley Hill

Rawnsley Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 237 m.

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Marchington, St Peter - geograph.org.uk - 6366980πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Hound Hill

Hound Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 98 m.

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Barr BeaconπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Barr Beacon

Barr Beacon β€” Named summit at 227 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birchenough Hill?
Birchenough Hill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0BQ), in the parish of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough.
What is Birchenough Hill?
Birchenough Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 459 m.
How do I get to Birchenough Hill?
The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0BQ.
Is Birchenough Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Birchenough Hill is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Birchenough Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0BQ. It sits within the Macclesfield parliamentary constituency.