Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cowden
In or near Malham.
Cowden — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 301 m.
Carroll Pierce — 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
- Hellifield · 8.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Cowden is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 301 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: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cowden is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular spot for both casual walkers and more experienced climbers. The natural landscape provides opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0646, -2.1459
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Malham
- Postcode
- BD23 4EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n410128003 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Friar Garth Farmhouse
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.4 km
Youth Hostel Association Malham
Hostels · 0.5 km
The Lister Arms Hotel
Hotels · 0.5 km
New Bridge, Malham
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Walter Morrison
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Malham
Towns & cities · 0.6 km
Hill Top Farm Bunk Barn
Hostels · 0.6 km
Janet's Foss
Viewpoints · 0.6 km
Riverside Campsite
Campsites · 0.6 km
Janet's Cave
Caves · 0.6 km
Janet's Foss
Waterfalls · 0.6 km
Town Head Barn
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Nearby
📷 4Farms (open to visitors) · Yorkshire & the Humber
Friar Garth Farmhouse
Friar Garth Farmhouse — a Grade II*-listed farm in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Youth Hostel Association Malham
Youth Hostel Association Malham — a hostel in england north west.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Lister Arms Hotel
The Lister Arms Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Bridge, Malham
New Bridge, Malham — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Walter Morrison
Walter Morrison — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malham
Malham — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Cowden
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Youth Hostel Association Malham
Youth Hostel Association Malham — a hostel in england north west.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Lister Arms Hotel
The Lister Arms Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hill Top Farm Bunk Barn
Hill Top Farm Bunk Barn — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Riverside Campsite
Riverside Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gordale Scar Campsite
Gordale Scar Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hurries Farm CL
Hurries Farm CL — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Angel Inn
The Angel Inn — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 7
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Falcon Manor Hotel
Falcon Manor Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium — a café in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grassington House Hotel
Grassington House Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Elm Tree Inn
Elm Tree Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowden?
- Cowden is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 4EL), in the parish of Malham.
- What is Cowden?
- Cowden — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 301 m.
- How do I get to Cowden?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 4EL.
- Is Cowden a protected site?
- Yes — Cowden is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cowden?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 4EL. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.