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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Spitlers Edge

In or near Brindle.

Spitlers Edge β€” mountain in england north west.

Drystone wall on snowy Spitlers Edge - geograph.org.uk - 3308354

John H Darch β€” 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
Darwen Β· 6.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Spitlers Edge is a mountain located in england north west. 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 Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Spitlers Edge is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its distinctive rocky outcrops and offers a range of walking routes for outdoor enthusiasts. The area provides opportunities for hiking and enjoying views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect varied terrain and the chance to experience the natural beauty of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6519, -2.5255
Parish
North Turton
Postcode
BL7 8BQ
Parliamentary constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
Nearest railway station
Darwen β€” 6.5 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Primrose Cottage Camping

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spitlers Edge?
Spitlers Edge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL7 8BQ), in the parish of North Turton.
What is Spitlers Edge?
Spitlers Edge β€” mountain in england north west.
How do I get to Spitlers Edge?
The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL7 8BQ.
Is Spitlers Edge a protected site?
Yes β€” Spitlers Edge is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Spitlers Edge?
The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL7 8BQ.