Mountains & hills · North West England
Gunson Height
In or near Swarthmoor.
Gunson Height — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 315 m.
Gordon Hatton — 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
- Kirkby-in-Furness · 2.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Gunson Height is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 315 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: Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gunson Height is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and varied terrain, providing opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the surrounding environment. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2299, -3.1421
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Pennington
- Postcode
- LA12 7RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby-in-Furness — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: n7331827969 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gunson Height?
- Gunson Height is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 7RZ), in the parish of Pennington.
- What is Gunson Height?
- Gunson Height — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 315 m.
- How do I get to Gunson Height?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby-in-Furness, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 7RZ.
- Is Gunson Height a protected site?
- Yes — Gunson Height is part of the Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gunson Height?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby-in-Furness, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 7RZ.