Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skelterton Hill
In or near Burnsall.
Skelterton Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 305 m.
John H Darch — 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
- Embsay · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Skelterton Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 305 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: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cracoe Reef Knolls SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skelterton Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a notable feature of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0376, -2.0199
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Cracoe
- Postcode
- BD23 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: n410129472 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelterton Hill?
- Skelterton Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6LD), in the parish of Cracoe.
- What is Skelterton Hill?
- Skelterton Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 305 m.
- How do I get to Skelterton Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6LD.
- Is Skelterton Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Skelterton Hill is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cracoe Reef Knolls SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skelterton Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6LD.