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Mountains & hills · North West England

Moy Hill

In or near Calderbrook.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Moy Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 251 m.

Houses on the A640, Newhey - geograph.org.uk - 2370235

Humphrey Bolton — 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
Smithy Bridge · 3.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Moy Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 251 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Moy Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and varied terrain, providing a range of routes for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for hiking and enjoying the scenery.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6068, -2.0884
District
Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode
OL16 3QJ
Parliamentary constituency
Rochdale
Nearest railway station
Smithy Bridge — 3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moy Hill?
Moy Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 3QJ), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
What is Moy Hill?
Moy Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 251 m.
How do I get to Moy Hill?
The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is Calderbrook. Drivers can use postcode OL16 3QJ.
Is Moy Hill a protected site?
Yes — Moy Hill is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Moy Hill?
The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 3QJ.