Mountains & hills · North West England
Caton Moor
In or near Claughton.
Caton Moor — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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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
- Wennington · 6.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Caton Moor 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caton Moor is a mountain located in North-West England. This area offers expansive views of the surrounding countryside and is popular for walking and outdoor activities. The terrain is varied, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Visitors can expect a mix of open moorland and scenic vistas characteristic of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0696, -2.6375
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Roeburndale
- Postcode
- LA2 9HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 6.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609492 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Caton Moor Picnic Site
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Claughton
Villages · 2.4 km
Littledale Hall
Historic houses · 2.6 km
Farleton Castle
Castles · 3.0 km
St Chad's Church, Claughton
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Claughton
Towns & cities · 3.2 km
Crossghyll Farm Camping Pods
Campsites · 3.2 km
Claughton Aerial Ropeway
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Littledale Scout Camp
Campsites · 3.4 km
Whitespout
Waterfalls · 3.4 km
Farleton Castle
Literary houses · 3.8 km
Wray
Villages · 4.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
Caton Moor Picnic Site
Caton Moor Picnic Site is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Littledale Hall
Littledale Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church, Claughton
St Chad's Church, Claughton — grade II listed church in Claughton, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Towns & cities · North West England
Claughton
Claughton — village and civil parish in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
Where to eat & stay near Caton Moor
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Crossghyll Farm Camping Pods
Crossghyll Farm Camping Pods — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Littledale Scout Camp
Littledale Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Bridge House Farm Campsite
Bridge House Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandbeds Caravan Site
Sandbeds Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Crook O'Lune Caravan Park
Crook O'Lune Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Scarthwaite Country House Hotel
Scarthwaite Country House Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Eagles Head
The Eagles Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn
Horse And Farrier Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Borough
The Borough — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Punch Bowl Hotel
Punch Bowl Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caton Moor?
- Caton Moor is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 9HA), in the parish of Roeburndale.
- What is Caton Moor?
- Caton Moor — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Caton Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 9HA.
- Is Caton Moor a protected site?
- Yes — Caton Moor is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Caton Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 9HA.