Mountains & hills · North West England
Higher Wheathead
In or near Barrowford.
Higher Wheathead — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 388 m.
Chris Heaton — 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
- Colne · 5.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Higher Wheathead is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 388 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Higher Wheathead is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails for hikers and nature lovers. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for exploring the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8810, -2.2462
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Blacko
- Postcode
- BB9 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Colne — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n29798207 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higher Wheathead?
- Higher Wheathead is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB9 6LD), in the parish of Blacko.
- What is Higher Wheathead?
- Higher Wheathead — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 388 m.
- How do I get to Higher Wheathead?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 5.1 km away. The nearest town is Barrowford. Drivers can use postcode BB9 6LD.
- Is Higher Wheathead a protected site?
- Yes — Higher Wheathead is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Higher Wheathead?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB9 6LD.