Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heads
In or near Ugthorpe.
Heads — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Heads is a named hill or mountain in england yorkshire, 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: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heads is a mountain located in Yorkshire. It is known for its prominent elevation and rugged terrain, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails, providing opportunities for exploration and enjoying the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a typical mountain experience, characterised by scenic views and challenging inclines.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4374, -0.8872
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Danby
- Postcode
- YO21 2AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Danby — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610145 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
- 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.