Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Hen Cloud
In or near Heaton.
Hen Cloud — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
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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
- Rudyard · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hen Cloud is a named hill or mountain in england east midlands, 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: Leek Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hen Cloud is a prominent mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its rugged cliffs and distinctive shape, making it a popular destination for climbers and walkers. The area offers various routes for outdoor enthusiasts, providing scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Hen Cloud is part of the Peak District National Park, which is recognised for its natural beauty and geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1513, -1.9887
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Leekfrith
- Postcode
- ST13 8TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Rudyard — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612097 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hen Cloud?
- Hen Cloud is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST13 8TZ), in the parish of Leekfrith.
- What is Hen Cloud?
- Hen Cloud — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Hen Cloud?
- The nearest railway station is Rudyard, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST13 8TZ.
- Is Hen Cloud a protected site?
- Yes — Hen Cloud is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hen Cloud?
- The nearest railway station is Rudyard, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST13 8TZ.