Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nab Head
In or near Rainow.
Nab Head — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
Philip Cornwall — 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
- Adlington (Cheshire) · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Nab Head is a named hill or mountain in england west midlands, 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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Place summary
Nab Head is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It offers a range of outdoor activities, attracting walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect varied terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for both casual strolls and more challenging hikes.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3065, -2.0914
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Bollington
- Postcode
- SK10 5SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington (Cheshire) — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611133 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nab Head?
- Nab Head is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK10 5SD), in the parish of Bollington.
- What is Nab Head?
- Nab Head — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Nab Head?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington (Cheshire), about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK10 5SD.
- How do I get to Nab Head?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington (Cheshire), about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK10 5SD.