Mountains & hills · North East England
Iron Band
In or near Helbeck.
Iron Band — a hill or mountain in england north east.
Mike Rayner — 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
- Warcop · 8.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Iron Band is a named hill or mountain in england north east, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Forest SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Iron Band is a mountain located in North-East England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for those seeking a natural setting for outdoor pursuits.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5642, -2.2531
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop — 8.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611350 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Band?
- Iron Band is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Iron Band?
- Iron Band — a hill or mountain in england north east.
- How do I get to Iron Band?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 8.9 km away. Its coordinates are 54.5642°, -2.2531°.
- Is Iron Band a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Band is part of the Lune Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).