Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pinhaw Beacon
In or near Lothersdale.
Pinhaw Beacon — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Kevin Waterhouse — 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
- Cononley · 4.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pinhaw Beacon 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pinhaw Beacon is a prominent mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its distinctive summit, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, providing various trails suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, with opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9209, -2.0863
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Lothersdale
- Postcode
- BD20 8HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Cononley — 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609491 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Carleton Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Lothersdale
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Elslack Hall moat
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
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Villages · 2.5 km
Bleara Lowe
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Hawshaw Hill
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Stone Gappe
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Earby Waterfall
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Burwen Castle (Roman fort)
Castles · 2.9 km
Earby Holiday Hostel
Hostels · 2.9 km
Earby Friends of Nature House
Hostels · 2.9 km
Broughton Hall
Historic houses · 3.6 km
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Carleton Cross
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Lothersdale
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Bleara Lowe
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Where to eat & stay near Pinhaw Beacon
Places to stay
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Earby Holiday Hostel
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Earby Friends of Nature House
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cononley caravan park
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Winter House Farm Campsite
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Lower Greenhill Holiday Park
Lower Greenhill Holiday Park — a campsite in england north west.
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Bridge Holme Caravan Site
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Places to eat & drink
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Royal Shepherd Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Devonshire
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Rustic Shop And Former Stable Buildings To Rear Of The Red Lion Public House
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📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium — a café in england north west.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Elm Tree Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pinhaw Beacon?
- Pinhaw Beacon is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD20 8HU), in the parish of Lothersdale.
- What is Pinhaw Beacon?
- Pinhaw Beacon — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Pinhaw Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Cononley, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD20 8HU.
- Is Pinhaw Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Pinhaw Beacon is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Pinhaw Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Cononley, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD20 8HU.