Mountains & hills · North West England
Moss Gate
In or near Wardle.
Moss Gate — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale · 3.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Moss Gate is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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: Rochdale Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moss Gate is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers various outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and climbing. The area features rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Facilities for walkers may include designated trails and viewpoints.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5916, -2.1070
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Shaw and Crompton
- Postcode
- OL2 7QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612118 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moss Gate?
- Moss Gate is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL2 7QD), in the parish of Shaw and Crompton.
- What is Moss Gate?
- Moss Gate — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Moss Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL2 7QD.
- Is Moss Gate a protected site?
- Yes — Moss Gate is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Moss Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL2 7QD.