Mountains & hills · North West England
High Guards
In or near Coniston.
High Guards — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Trevor Littlewood — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. High Guards 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 Guards is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect varied terrain and scenic views, making it a suitable location for outdoor activities. The area is known for its natural beauty and challenging routes, appealing to both casual hikers and experienced adventurers.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3743, -3.0650
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Coniston
- Postcode
- LA21 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615638 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Guards?
- High Guards is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA21 8AL), in the parish of Coniston.
- What is High Guards?
- High Guards — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to High Guards?
- Drivers can use postcode LA21 8AL.
- How do I get to High Guards?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA21 8AL. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.