Mountains & hills · North West England
Brown Hill
In or near Haigh.
Brown Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 325 m.
Philip Platt — 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
- Blackrod · 3.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Brown Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 325 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: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brown Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the region's rugged landscape, offering typical features of upland terrain. Visitors can expect a natural environment suitable for walking and outdoor activities. The area may provide scenic views, making it a noteworthy location for those interested in exploring the countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6172, -2.5385
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Horwich
- Postcode
- BL6 6RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton West
- Nearest railway station
- Blackrod — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: n4550105862 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brown Hill?
- Brown Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 6RU), in the parish of Horwich.
- What is Brown Hill?
- Brown Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 325 m.
- How do I get to Brown Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 3.6 km away. The nearest town is Haigh. Drivers can use postcode BL6 6RU.
- Is Brown Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Brown Hill is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Brown Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 6RU.