Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cranshaw Thorn Hill
In or near Denton.
Cranshaw Thorn Hill — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 333 m.
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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
- Ilkley · 1.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Cranshaw Thorn Hill is a mountain located in england yorkshire. Elevation: 333 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cranshaw Thorn Hill is a mountain located in Yorkshire. It is known for its prominent elevation and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation, attracting visitors looking for a rugged natural environment. The terrain features rich biodiversity, typical of the Yorkshire region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9127, -1.8151
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 9RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n699592717 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranshaw Thorn Hill?
- Cranshaw Thorn Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 9RF), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Cranshaw Thorn Hill?
- Cranshaw Thorn Hill — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 333 m.
- How do I get to Cranshaw Thorn Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 9RF.
- Is Cranshaw Thorn Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Cranshaw Thorn Hill is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Cranshaw Thorn Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 9RF.