Mountains & hills · North West England
Oldham Edge
In or near Wardle.
Oldham Edge — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Peter McDermott — 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
- Mills Hill · 4.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Oldham Edge 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oldham Edge is a prominent mountain located in North-West England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, appealing to those seeking a recreational escape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5497, -2.1084
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL1 3RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612119 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldham Edge?
- Oldham Edge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL1 3RH), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Oldham Edge?
- Oldham Edge — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Oldham Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL1 3RH.
- Is Oldham Edge a protected site?
- Yes — Oldham Edge is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Oldham Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL1 3RH.