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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Birkett Hill

In or near Helbeck.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Birkett Hill β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 382 m.

Ladthwaite Beck - geograph.org.uk - 4139434

Gordon Hatton 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
Kirkby Stephen East Β· 2.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Birkett Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 382 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: Birkett Hill and High Out Wood SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Birkett Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails for those interested in hiking, providing opportunities to experience the natural landscape and wildlife of the region.

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

Coordinates
54.4566, -2.3209
Parish
Hartley
Postcode
CA17 4JF
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Kirkby Stephen East β€” 2.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Ladthwaite Beck - geograph.org.uk - 4139434πŸ“· 3

Wildlife reserves Β· North East England

Birkett Hill and High Out Wood

Birkett Hill and High Out Wood in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Birkett Hill

Birkett Hill β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 404 m.

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Long-distance walking trails Β· North East England

Pennine Way

Britain's first National Trail (1965) β€” 268 miles up the spine of England.

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Podgill ViaductπŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· North West England

Podgill Viaduct

Podgill Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Literary houses Β· North West England

Hartley settlement

Hartley settlement β€” a literary house museum in england north west.

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Where to eat & stay near Birkett Hill

Places to stay

Leyland Leopard In Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 3392528πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Pennine View Park

Pennine View Park β€” a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ pennineviewpark.co.uk
Kirby Stephens Evangelical Church - geograph.org.uk - 8242178πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

Kirkby Stephen Hostel

Kirkby Stephen Hostel β€” a hostel in england north west.

Free↗ kirkbystephenhostel.co.uk
Kirkby Stephen Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 4325661πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· North West England

Fletcher House

Fletcher House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

Free↗ fletcherhouse.co.uk
Boots and flowers, Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 7868135πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North West England

Black Bull Hotel

Black Bull Hotel β€” a hotel in england north west.

β†— blackbullkirkbystephen.co.uk
Mango Tree Indian Restaurant - Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 4048120πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North West England

The Pennine Hotel

The Pennine Hotel β€” a hotel in england north west.

β†— penninehotel.com
Old Boundary Marker north of Leacett Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7635769πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Augill Castle

Augill Castle β€” a hotel in england north east.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— stayinacastle.com

Places to eat & drink

Boots and flowers, Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 7868135πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

The White Hare Cafe

The White Hare Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in england north west.

β†— the-white-hare-cafe.eatwithnia.com
The Pennine Way seen from "The Tan Hill Inn" - geograph.org.uk - 5502811πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Tan Hill Inn

Tan Hill Inn in England North East, United Kingdom.

A683 with traveller, travelling - geograph.org.uk - 3501856πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

The Cross Keys Temperance Inn

The Cross Keys Temperance Inn β€” a cafΓ© in england north west.

β†— cautleyspout.co.uk
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Historic pubs Β· North East England

1, Scattergate

1, Scattergate in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Kings Head Inn

Kings Head Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Main Street, Sedbergh - geograph.org.uk - 6596850πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Gun Dog Coffee Shop

Gun Dog Coffee Shop β€” a cafΓ© in england north west.

β†— thegundogcoffeeshop.co.uk

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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

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High Warren β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 105 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birkett Hill?
Birkett Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4JF), in the parish of Hartley.
What is Birkett Hill?
Birkett Hill β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 382 m.
How do I get to Birkett Hill?
The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4JF.
Is Birkett Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Birkett Hill is part of the Birkett Hill and High Out Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Birkett Hill?
The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4JF.