Where is Crompton Moor?

Crompton Moor is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL3 5SP), in the parish of Saddleworth.

How do I get to Crompton Moor?

The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL3 5SP.

Is Crompton Moor a protected site?

Yes — Crompton Moor is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Crompton Moor?

The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL3 5SP.

Mountains & hills · North West England

Crompton Moor

In or near Calderbrook.

Crompton Moor — a hill or mountain in england north west.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–8 h
Best time of year: Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station: Greenfield · 6.0 km

Dog-friendly

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Crompton 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

Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Crompton Moor is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling, attracting those seeking to explore its natural beauty. The moor is an important part of the local ecology, providing a habitat for various wildlife species.

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Coordinates: 53.5881, -2.0507
District: Oldham
Parish: Saddleworth
Postcode: OL3 5SP
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
Nearest railway station: Greenfield — 6 km

Sources

manual: geonames-12612100 (CC BY 4.0)

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