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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North West England

Harcles Hill

In or near Holcombe.

Free admission

Harcles Hill — a mountain in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Harcles Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2013979

David Dixon — 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
Ramsbottom · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Harcles Hill is a named summit in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Harcles Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its distinctive elevation within the region, offering a prominent landscape feature.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6506, -2.3411
District
Bury
Parish
Bury, unparished area
Postcode
BL8 4NT
Parliamentary constituency
Bury North
Nearest railway station
Ramsbottom1.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harcles Hill?
Harcles Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL8 4NT), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
What is Harcles Hill?
Harcles Hill — a mountain in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Harcles Hill?
The nearest railway station is Ramsbottom, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL8 4NT.
Is Harcles Hill a protected site?
Yes — Harcles Hill is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Harcles Hill free to visit?
Yes, Harcles Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Harcles Hill?
The nearest railway station is Ramsbottom, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL8 4NT.