Mountains & hills · North West England
High Birkhow
In or near Boot.
High Birkhow — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Peter Trimming — 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
- Fisherground Halt · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. High Birkhow is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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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Place summary
High Birkhow is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic vistas. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. Visitors can expect dramatic landscapes typical of the region, characterised by peaks, valleys, and a rich diversity of flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4272, -3.3251
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wasdale
- Postcode
- CA20 1EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Fisherground Halt — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613520 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Birkhow?
- High Birkhow is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA20 1EU), in the parish of Wasdale.
- What is High Birkhow?
- High Birkhow — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to High Birkhow?
- The nearest railway station is Fisherground Halt, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA20 1EU.
- How do I get to High Birkhow?
- The nearest railway station is Fisherground Halt, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA20 1EU.