Mountains & hills · North West England
Moughton
In or near Horton in Ribblesdale.
Moughton — 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
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale · 2.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Moughton 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: Ingleborough SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: INGLEBOROUGH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moughton is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the local landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, providing access to various trails that cater to different skill levels. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for hiking and exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1361, -2.3277
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Horton in Ribblesdale
- Postcode
- BD24 0HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale — 2.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611117 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moughton?
- Moughton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0HR), in the parish of Horton in Ribblesdale.
- What is Moughton?
- Moughton — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Moughton?
- The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0HR.
- Is Moughton a protected site?
- Yes — Moughton is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the INGLEBOROUGH National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Moughton?
- The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0HR.