Mountains & hills · North West England
Illgill Head
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Illgill Head — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 604 m.
Richard Law — 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
- Dalegarth · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Illgill Head is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 604 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: Wast Water SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wasdale Screes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Illgill Head is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its striking landscape and prominent position within the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that offer scenic views and a chance to explore the surrounding natural environment. The area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and provides a range of opportunities for hiking and enjoying the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4317, -3.2881
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n12576906910 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Illgill Head?
- Illgill Head is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Illgill Head?
- Illgill Head — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 604 m.
- How do I get to Illgill Head?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 4.1 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4317°, -3.2881°.
- Is Illgill Head a protected site?
- Yes — Illgill Head is part of the Wast Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wasdale Screes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Illgill Head?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 4.1 km away.