Mountains & hills · North West England
Higher Hogshead
In or near Wardle.
Higher Hogshead — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 445 m.
John H Darch — 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
- Walsden · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Higher Hogshead is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 445 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Higher Hogshead is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the region's rugged landscape, offering various outdoor activities for visitors. The area is known for its scenic views and walking trails, appealing to both casual hikers and seasoned trekkers. The natural environment provides opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6966, -2.1670
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Whitworth
- Postcode
- OL13 9XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Walsden — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n30844491 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higher Hogshead?
- Higher Hogshead is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL13 9XF), in the parish of Whitworth.
- What is Higher Hogshead?
- Higher Hogshead — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 445 m.
- How do I get to Higher Hogshead?
- The nearest railway station is Walsden, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL13 9XF.
- Is Higher Hogshead a protected site?
- Yes — Higher Hogshead is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Higher Hogshead?
- The nearest railway station is Walsden, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL13 9XF.