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Mountains & hills · North West England

Birk Hill

In or near Bassenthwaite.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Birk Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 501 m.

Bield above Roughton Gill - geograph.org.uk - 6666742

Andy Waddington — 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Birk Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 501 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: Skiddaw Group SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Birk Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing. The surrounding landscape features scenic views characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a natural setting conducive to exploration and appreciation of the local environment.

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

Coordinates
54.7080, -3.0746

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birk Hill?
Birk Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Birk Hill?
Birk Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 501 m.
How do I get to Birk Hill?
The nearest town is Bassenthwaite. Its coordinates are 54.7080°, -3.0746°.
Is Birk Hill a protected site?
Yes — Birk Hill is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.