Mountains & hills · North West England
Gaw Hill
In or near Aughton.
Gaw Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 81 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
- Aughton Park · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Gaw Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 81 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gaw Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the surrounding landscape, offering views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and provides opportunities for exploration in a remote setting.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5630, -2.9117
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Aughton
- Postcode
- L39 7HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Aughton Park — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n11681320287 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gaw Hill?
- Gaw Hill is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L39 7HB), in the parish of Aughton.
- What is Gaw Hill?
- Gaw Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 81 m.
- How do I get to Gaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Aughton Park, about 1.5 km away. The nearest town is Aughton. Drivers can use postcode L39 7HB.
- Is Gaw Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Gaw Hill is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Gaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Aughton Park, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L39 7HB.