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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

The Alps

In or near Greenodd.

The Alps β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.

Mansriggs Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7004316

Eirian Evans 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
Ulverston Β· 3.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Alps 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: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Alps is a mountain range located in North-West England. Known for its rugged terrain and scenic landscapes, it offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area attracts visitors seeking both adventure and natural beauty. The Alps is significant for its geological features and biodiversity.

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Coordinates
54.2182, -3.0790
Parish
Egton with Newland
Postcode
LA12 7QB
Parliamentary constituency
Barrow and Furness
Nearest railway station
Ulverston β€” 3.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Blacking mill remains, Newland - geograph.org.uk - 5533778πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· North West England

Bridge To North Of Newland Bottom Mill

Bridge To North Of Newland Bottom Mill β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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View from Chittery Lane to Hoad Hill, Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 7287499πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Town Bank Hill

Town Bank Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Egton with Newland , A590 - geograph.org.uk - 6352564πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Arrad Hill

Arrad Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Sir John Barrow MonumentπŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North West England

Sir John Barrow Monument

Sir John Barrow Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Flag flying at half mast on Hoad Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7287812πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Hoad Hill

Hoad Hill β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 133 m.

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Old Hall Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6785666πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Flan Hill

Flan Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Where to eat & stay near The Alps

Places to stay

Looking down Market Street Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 5452997πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North West England

Lonsdale House Hotel

Lonsdale House Hotel β€” a hotel in england north west.

Laurel and Hardy statue - geograph.org.uk - 6367691πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· North West England

Town House B&B

Town House B&B β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

β†— townhouseulverston.co.uk
Laurel and Hardy statue - geograph.org.uk - 6367691πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· North West England

Sefton House

Sefton House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

β†— seftonhouse.co.uk
Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 7822995πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North West England

Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall β€” a hotel in england north west.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— swarthmoorhall.co.uk
Central Drive at Croftlands in Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 5961984πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Bardsea Leisure Park

Bardsea Leisure Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ bardsealeisure.co.uk
Leven Estuary - geograph.org.uk - 3047964πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Old Park Wood

Old Park Wood β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ oldparkwood.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Christmas decorations in the snow, King Street, Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 7664531πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Hoppers Public House

Hoppers Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Raleigh sign, Cartmel - geograph.org.uk - 1844316πŸ“· 4

Restaurants Β· North West England

L'Enclume

L'Enclume (pronounced [lΙ‘Μƒ.klym], French for "the anvil") is a Modern British restaurant opened in 2002 in Cartmel, Cumbria, England, run by the chef Simon Rogan and his partner, Penny Tapsell. L'Encl

River Eea, Cartmel - geograph.org.uk - 6921841πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

L'Enclume

L'Enclume β€” a restaurant in england north west.

β†— lenclume.co.uk
Hartley's Restaurant in Dalton - geograph.org.uk - 7286651πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Chappells Tavern

Chappells Tavern in England North West, United Kingdom.

Post box, Main Street (B5277), Grange-over-Sands - geograph.org.uk - 7511042πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Coffee Pot

The Coffee Pot β€” a restaurant in england north west.

Crossing over the railway at Furness Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 7004349πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Furness Abbey Hotel

Furness Abbey Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

More mountains in this region

Great Horsetails near Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 2866674πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Appleton Park

Appleton Park β€” a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

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London Road follows the course of a Roman road - geograph.org.uk - 4424223πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

High Warren

High Warren β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 105 m.

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Footpath in Alderley Edge Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 5083408πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 194 m.

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Allen CragsπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Alps?
The Alps is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 7QB), in the parish of Egton with Newland.
What is The Alps?
The Alps β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.
How do I get to The Alps?
The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 7QB.
Is The Alps a protected site?
Yes β€” The Alps is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to The Alps?
The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 7QB.