Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Birley Hill
In or near Hope under Dinmore.
Birley Hill — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster · 8.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Birley Hill is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, 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: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birley Hill is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Birley with Upper Hill. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Lugg and the River Teme. The area is known for its natural beauty and ecological significance, attracting those interested in wildlife and conservation. Visitors can expect a variety of landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities in this protected region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1646, -2.7940
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Birley with Upper Hill
- Postcode
- HR4 8EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 8.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609535 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birley Hill?
- Birley Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8EN), in the parish of Birley with Upper Hill.
- What is Birley Hill?
- Birley Hill — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
- How do I get to Birley Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 8EN.
- Is Birley Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Birley Hill is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Birley Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8EN. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.