Mountains & hills · North West England
Peckforton Hill
In or near Beeston.
Peckforton Hill — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 203 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Peckforton Hill is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 203 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: Peckforton Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Peckforton Hill is a prominent mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Beeston. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the ecological significance of Peckforton Woods. The area features diverse habitats and offers opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and a variety of walking trails suitable for different levels of experience.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1176, -2.6990
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Beeston
- Postcode
- CW6 9TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
Sources
- osm: n3470559123 (ODbL)
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Beeston
Beeston — village and civil parish in Cheshire West, Cheshire, UK.
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Beeston Castle
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Places to stay
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Pitch & Canvas
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The Durham Heifer
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Willington Hall Hotel
Willington Hall Hotel — a hotel in wales north.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Carden Arms
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Cheshire Cat
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Ye Gardeners Arms Public House
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The Carlton Tavern
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peckforton Hill?
- Peckforton Hill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CW6 9TP), in the parish of Beeston.
- What is Peckforton Hill?
- Peckforton Hill — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 203 m.
- How do I get to Peckforton Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode CW6 9TP.
- Is Peckforton Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Peckforton Hill is part of the Peckforton Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Peckforton Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CW6 9TP. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency.