Mountains & hills · North West England
Birkrigg Common
In or near Swarthmoor.
Birkrigg Common — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Ian Taylor — 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
- Ulverston · 3.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Birkrigg Common is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birkrigg Common is a mountain located in North-West England. This area is characterised by its expansive, open landscape and offers various walking routes for outdoor enthusiasts. The common provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a suitable spot for walkers and nature lovers. The site is also known for its geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1588, -3.0989
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Aldingham
- Postcode
- LA12 9RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6695635 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birkrigg Common?
- Birkrigg Common is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 9RE), in the parish of Aldingham.
- What is Birkrigg Common?
- Birkrigg Common — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Birkrigg Common?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 9RE.
- Is Birkrigg Common a protected site?
- Yes — Birkrigg Common is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Birkrigg Common?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 9RE.