Mountains & hills · North West England
Hilbre Island
In or near Caldy.
Hilbre Island — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 16 m.
Jeff Buck — 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
- West Kirby · 3.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Hilbre Island is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 16 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: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hilbre Island is located in the Dee Estuary, North Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR Wetland site, highlighting its ecological importance. The island is known for its diverse wildlife and tidal landscapes, attracting visitors interested in natural history and conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3824, -3.2271
- Nearest railway station
- West Kirby — 3 km
Sources
- osm: n3301019610 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hilbre Island?
- Hilbre Island is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Hilbre Island?
- Hilbre Island — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 16 m.
- How do I get to Hilbre Island?
- The nearest railway station is West Kirby, about 3.0 km away. Its coordinates are 53.3824°, -3.2271°.
- Is Hilbre Island a protected site?
- Yes — Hilbre Island is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Hilbre Island?
- The nearest railway station is West Kirby, about 3.0 km away.