Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heads
In or near Ugthorpe.
Heads — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 308 m.
T Eyre — 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
- Danby · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Heads is a mountain located in england yorkshire. Elevation: 308 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: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heads is a mountain located in Yorkshire. This prominent geographical feature offers striking views of the surrounding landscape. It is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities for hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, appealing to those interested in exploring Yorkshire's varied topography.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4376, -0.8868
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Danby
- Postcode
- YO21 2AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Danby — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: n11196481369 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heads?
- Heads is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 2AP), in the parish of Danby.
- What is Heads?
- Heads — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 308 m.
- How do I get to Heads?
- The nearest railway station is Danby, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 2AP.
- Is Heads a protected site?
- Yes — Heads is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Heads?
- The nearest railway station is Danby, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 2AP.